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RJ05 VVD

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,097 mi
Last recorded126,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VVD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,018 miles

General under body corrosion

All tyres low

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,896 miles

All tyres getting low

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp misted poor pattern

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp misted poor pattern

Rear number plate poorly fitted

surface corrosion under side

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,941 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

sill covers fitted

underside surface rust

Fail 23 Jun 2018 121,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patten (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

sill covers fitted

underside surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,003 miles

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 118,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 115,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 112,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 102,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2012 102,307 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 94,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,061 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 56,932 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,932 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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RJ05 VVD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ05 VVD, 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 RJ05 VVD registered?

RJ05 VVD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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