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RK55 RYV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,260 mi
Last recorded96,260 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 RYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody very rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2020 96,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody very rusty

Pass 8 May 2019 94,955 miles

corrosion to outer sills

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 94,954 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

corrosion to outer sills

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,972 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside nearside outer sills rustie

all four tyres cracking in tread

Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,972 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside nearside outer sills rustie

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 May 2017 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rustie

Offside Rear outer sill rustie

Fail 8 May 2017 93,375 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill rustie

Offside Rear outer sill rustie

Pass 3 May 2016 91,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,628 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,517 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,560 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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RK55 RYV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RK55 RYV, 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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RK55 RYV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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