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MA05 JVF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 152,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,182 miles

Front number has crack

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 136,927 miles

front plate has crack

Fail 28 Jun 2016 136,927 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front o/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear o/s (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front o/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear o/s (3.5.1i)

front plate has crack

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,275 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 124,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,705 miles

exhaust rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2013 111,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

exhaust rusty

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,020 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,091 miles

accident damage to front bumper

Fail 22 Oct 2011 84,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage to front bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 58,698 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,795 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,794 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,304 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 JVF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JVF, 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 MA05 JVF registered?

MA05 JVF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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