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LX05 WBG

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,923 mi
Last recorded146,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,923 miles

Central Rear Outer and offside rear outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 146,923 miles

Central Rear Outer and offside rear outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 141,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,279 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 138,228 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,893 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR INNER EDGE

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 110,893 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR INNER EDGE

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,678 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/40zr18w xl (4.1.E.1)

both front (rear most) lower arm bushes perished

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight dampness to PAS rack

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre has worn to 0mm on inner edge

Offside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Fail 30 Apr 2015 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre has worn to 0mm on inner edge

Offside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Pass 3 May 2014 78,663 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 74,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,777 miles

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

cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 60,397 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 60,397 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 44,097 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 44,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,256 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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LX05 WBG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX05 WBG, 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 LX05 WBG registered?

LX05 WBG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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