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MW54 OSN

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 OSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 78,581 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 77,095 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing centre receiver (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,846 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,842 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,370 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE FEATHERING ON EDGES

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

UNABLE TO CLEARLY VIEW REAR BRAKE PADS

wiper blades smearing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE FEATHERING ON EDGES

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

UNABLE TO CLEARLY VIEW REAR BRAKE PADS

wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,868 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2012 40,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 125,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK BRAKE DISCS MARKS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 123,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK BRAKE DISCS MARKS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 73,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MW54 OSN 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 66.7%.

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 MW54 OSN, 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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MW54 OSN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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