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LM54 WTN

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,551 mi
Last recorded115,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 WTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 115,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 108,240 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,518 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Can not see the rear brake pads, guessing they are low

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak (gearbox)

Slightly leak on steering rack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Can not see the rear brake pads, guessing they are low

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak (gearbox)

Slightly leak on steering rack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,327 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 82,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,886 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,178 miles

both front tyres minor cuts to outer wall

both front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,139 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,813 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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LM54 WTN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM54 WTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM54 WTN registered?

LM54 WTN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is LM54 WTN safe to buy?

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