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MV05 TXE

2005 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,995 mi
Last recorded66,995 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 TXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 66,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,225 miles

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

adv o/s headlight cloudy

Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

adv o/s headlight cloudy

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 624,856 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,205 miles

covers underbody restricting access to some testible items

split in nearside front tyre inner wall

Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers underbody restricting access to some testible items

split in nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,658 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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MV05 TXE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MV05 TXE, 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 MV05 TXE registered?

MV05 TXE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MV05 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 TXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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