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LX05 WBO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,404 mi
Last recorded108,404 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 108,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure accident damage (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure accident damage (4.1.1 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 94,459 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,458 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin squeaking noise from nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,974 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,864 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 48,864 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,035 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,953 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,585 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 WBO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LX05 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

LX05 WBO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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