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NT05 NTO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 NTO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,346 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 73,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,778 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 68,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,038 miles

Nearside Front inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 54,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge & nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

under trays covering componants

Fail 31 May 2017 52,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge & nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

under trays covering componants

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,492 miles

under covers fitted obscuring almost of vehicle underside

Fail 31 May 2016 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt water seepage from boot (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted obscuring almost of vehicle underside

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre has cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach chords

rear tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,699 miles

Both front wiper rubbers startiing to split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,164 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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NT05 NTO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NT05 NTO, 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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NT05 NTO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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