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NU05 KJK

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,105 mi
Last recorded134,105 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 KJK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,279 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders border line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder border line (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 110,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders border line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder border line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,387 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 107,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to manufacturers recommended limit

body has slight corrosion

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 103,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 103,309 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

slight under body corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2017 91,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,703 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Multiple underside components corroded but not seriously weakened

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion both offside and nearside jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,703 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Multiple underside components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion both offside and nearside jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 79,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,342 miles

unable to see front to rear pipes due to covers

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,513 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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NU05 KJK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NU05 KJK, 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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NU05 KJK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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