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MT05 VHH

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VHH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,229 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 27 Sep 2013 82,226 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 35,730 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 VHH is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MT05 VHH, 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 MT05 VHH registered?

MT05 VHH is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is MT05 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 VHH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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