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NV05 LZX

2005 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,769 mi
Last recorded122,769 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS200 SE68,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 122,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

undershields fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 116,671 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undershields fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,518 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 108,514 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 100,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,643 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges, still legal middle 3/4

slight noise from both rear wheels (could be diff )

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,588 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,621 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,693 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,703 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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NV05 LZX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 68,750 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV05 LZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NV05 LZX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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