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MF05 VZY

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,166 miles

upper suspension arms have slight spit in bushes

Fail 15 Apr 2013 102,165 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

upper suspension arms have slight spit in bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,679 miles

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,382 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 VZY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF05 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

MF05 VZY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MF05 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 VZY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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