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MW54 OSV

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 OSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,718 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underbody areas and components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,342 miles

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

slight corrosion too undercarriage abd components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion too undercarriage abd components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 68,559 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,245 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 31,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,692 miles

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

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

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 OSV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OSV, 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 OSV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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