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ML05 WHS

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WHS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,922 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 84,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,184 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2018 71,753 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,142 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked and perished on outer walls

Fail 20 May 2015 54,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked and perished on outer walls

Pass 3 May 2014 51,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 49,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,146 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,447 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,578 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 42,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,757 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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ML05 WHS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML05 WHS, 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 ML05 WHS registered?

ML05 WHS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is ML05 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 WHS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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