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MT05 VHF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,988 mi
Last recorded149,988 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 149,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Jul 2023 143,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 137,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 130,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 130,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 126,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

skirts fitted to sills both sides

Fail 27 Jun 2020 126,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

skirts fitted to sills both sides

Pass 29 Jun 2019 122,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills skirts fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 107,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17W (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,282 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 100,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,434 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge 215/45/17w

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,892 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 73,418 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 71,868 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,877 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,492 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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MT05 VHF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MT05 VHF, 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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MT05 VHF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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