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LS05 SSK

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,950 mi
Last recorded145,950 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 SSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 145,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 145,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,740 miles

Exhaust condition

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 121,929 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlights bulbs wrong type (4.1.4 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both rear inner tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust condition

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 117,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 105,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 98,808 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 18 May 2016 94,274 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 88,130 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 81,672 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 81,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 76,331 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,681 miles

N/S/R tyre(outer side wall) has a cut

Pass 11 May 2010 53,046 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 53,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 30,730 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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LS05 SSK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS05 SSK, 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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LS05 SSK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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