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LN05 SXP

2005 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 SXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 134,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 149,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor oil leaks

Fail 3 Jan 2017 116,734 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,590 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 112,590 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 112,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,567 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 101,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 71,536 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,536 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 50,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 33,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,918 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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LN05 SXP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LN05 SXP, 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 LN05 SXP registered?

LN05 SXP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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