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MV05 TXX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,911 mi
Last recorded126,911 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 TXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,911 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 120,811 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 120,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,341 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,786 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 106,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (behind roadwheels) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,182 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 92,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,575 miles

front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,940 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,934 miles

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

REAR DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,227 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn very close to min thickness of 1.5mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,339 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,042 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 TXX 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 72.2%.

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 MV05 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

MV05 TXX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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