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RJ05 VWK

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,128 mi
Last recorded180,128 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VWK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 180,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust noisy

objects removed from rear view mirror

sunstrip fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,852 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 172,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 164,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill repair covered in filler

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 163,919 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 157,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 151,171 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 151,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,900 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 111,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake required adjustment

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 94,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,387 miles

parking brake travel high

stone chips in windscreen

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2009 75,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

parking brake travel high

stone chips in windscreen

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,301 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 VWK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

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

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