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NV05 MLJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,576 mi
Last recorded110,576 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 MLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 110,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,442 miles

front end accident damage

loose battery in boot

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and separate

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2015 105,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front end accident damage

loose battery in boot

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and separate

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness when both rear wheels rotating

vehicle recorded as accident damage repair

Fail 4 Sep 2014 101,018 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness when both rear wheels rotating

vehicle recorded as accident damage repair

Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,612 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front / rear brakes noisy when applied

handbrake has freeplay

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,612 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front / rear brakes noisy when applied

handbrake has freeplay

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front / rear brakes noisy when applied

handbrake has freeplay

Pass 21 May 2009 46,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,433 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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NV05 MLJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV05 MLJ, 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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NV05 MLJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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