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LT05 VUM

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,712 mi
Last recorded110,712 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,712 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,323 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,828 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 103,828 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber detached (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,919 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge and perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,474 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,474 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,496 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,496 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,423 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,094 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate in poor condition

nearside brake light working intermiterly

tyres look low in pressures.

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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LT05 VUM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LT05 VUM, 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 LT05 VUM registered?

LT05 VUM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is LT05 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 VUM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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