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MH05 AVB

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

off side and near side rear outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,139 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Jul 2019 93,139 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,308 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 76,061 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,112 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,112 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2015 66,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,320 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,656 miles

nearside and offside rear childseats fitted

Pass 22 May 2008 16,081 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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MH05 AVB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MH05 AVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH05 AVB?

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What year was MH05 AVB registered?

MH05 AVB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is MH05 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 AVB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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