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ML05 WJA

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,802 mi
Last recorded136,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 136,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,923 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms rear bushes,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr inner sills corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar has corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr inner sills have corrosion,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 125,845 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar has corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr inner sills have corrosion,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 116,770 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,339 miles

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

underneath plastics fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

underneath plastics fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,343 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 84,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2013 76,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,263 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,163 miles

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

gash outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,367 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre has 3 nails in tread both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,138 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 WJA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML05 WJA, 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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ML05 WJA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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