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OY05 OWH

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OWH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test!

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,109 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension components etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both rear bottom suspension arm bushes to hub carriers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

suspension lowered

Fail 21 Feb 2022 100,109 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension components etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both rear bottom suspension arm bushes to hub carriers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

suspension lowered

Pass 12 Mar 2021 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 93,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 86,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,523 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked not showing white light to rear & has no sharp edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,481 miles

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

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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OY05 OWH 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 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 OY05 OWH, 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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What year was OY05 OWH registered?

OY05 OWH is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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