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MA05 XAC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XAC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,822 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 97,822 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,677 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,677 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,507 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,756 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,756 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,330 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 54,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,857 miles

ADVISE nearside and offside rear inner brake pads look low unable to see clearly.

Pass 29 May 2009 37,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,767 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 26,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 XAC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 MA05 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

MA05 XAC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MA05 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 XAC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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