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RJ05 VWE

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,898 miles

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

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,625 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 132,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear childseat

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,190 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 83,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,270 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 51,270 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,707 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 33,331 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 33,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,792 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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RJ05 VWE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ05 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

RJ05 VWE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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