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MF05 WAO

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,718 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland leaking (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 96,605 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 96,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 85,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 85,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,384 miles

Both rear inner tyre side have strees cracks

Large wear lips to front brake discs.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s bottom ball joint gattor split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,966 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 WAO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

MF05 WAO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MF05 WAO safe to buy?

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