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NL05 CVB

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,704 mi
Last recorded141,704 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 141,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 132,989 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 132,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 126,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 120,759 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 120,749 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 111,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,114 miles

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

Offside front tyre edge wear.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,702 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,702 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,902 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 27,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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NL05 CVB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 NL05 CVB, 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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NL05 CVB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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