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MA05 JVC

2005 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2024 90,052 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,558 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,866 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,845 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill next to the jacking point (6.1.B.2)

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,783 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,421 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 63,766 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 9 Apr 2014 63,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,996 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 52,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,915 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 72,915 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,232 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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MA05 JVC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA05 JVC, 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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MA05 JVC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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