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OU05 TJV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 TJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 112,548 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Bonnet handle slightly defective and cable began to seize, but overall functional.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres slightly perished or damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 109,877 miles

A/C Belt missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger not attached in rubber

Fail 24 Jul 2021 109,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

A/C Belt missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger not attached in rubber

Pass 8 Aug 2020 108,151 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

NSF brake binding slightly.

NSR tyre valve perished.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 108,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

26% brake imbalance at front axle.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 105,556 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 105,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,475 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,160 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 79,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 79,930 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,549 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,748 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OU05 TJV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OU05 TJV, 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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OU05 TJV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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