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MF05 VZT

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,383 mi
Last recorded123,383 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,383 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear disc backing plates corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 123,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear disc backing plates corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,902 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 113,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,122 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,121 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,318 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 105,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,403 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 96,479 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 75,723 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 75,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,032 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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MF05 VZT is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MF05 VZT, 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 MF05 VZT registered?

MF05 VZT is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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