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LX05 WBY

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,920 mi
Last recorded156,920 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 156,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 155,963 miles

front headlamps slighty dim

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 150,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,634 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 140,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 132,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 8 Apr 2014 107,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,338 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 WBY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

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

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