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2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 CHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 113,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,206 miles

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 1 Sep 2011 88,566 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,541 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,256 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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LV05 CHL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV05 CHL, 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 LV05 CHL registered?

LV05 CHL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LV05 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 CHL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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