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NL05 CVF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 119,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,299 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,212 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,692 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,692 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,857 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,216 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,575 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 42,575 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 28,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,894 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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NL05 CVF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NL05 CVF, 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 NL05 CVF registered?

NL05 CVF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is NL05 CVF safe to buy?

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