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LR05 AXB

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,390 mi
Last recorded124,390 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AXB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 124,390 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet corroded and holed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Various corrosion across suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S rear outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S rear outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 109,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken O/S front coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S rear outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S rear outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 103,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 89,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,918 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,508 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,157 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,692 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,854 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,564 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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LR05 AXB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR05 AXB, 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 LR05 AXB registered?

LR05 AXB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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