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MC05 XSG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,539 mi
Last recorded92,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XSG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,539 miles

o/s/f fog light not working, o/s/f tyre close to limit, rear brake pads (cant see), rear h brake slight binding (INVESTIGATE)

offside track rod end slight play-tracking requires attention

Fail 22 Jan 2014 92,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f fog light not working, o/s/f tyre close to limit, rear brake pads (cant see), rear h brake slight binding (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,152 miles

Both front tyres are worn inside close to legal limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OSR tyre close to limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,152 miles

Both front tyres are worn inside close to legal limit

OSR tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,130 miles

Both NSF and OSF shockers damp with fluid

N S R tyre has little cracks on inner side wall

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Both NSF and OSF shockers damp with fluid

N S R tyre has little cracks on inner side wall

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,327 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,327 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,958 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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MC05 XSG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MC05 XSG, 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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MC05 XSG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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