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RL05 WXB

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,681 mi
Last recorded117,681 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WXB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2020 117,681 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 18 May 2019 106,346 miles

Aftermarket drivers seat fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats & seatbelts missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,014 miles

corrosion to both rear sills

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to suspension componants

wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 28 Apr 2018 103,014 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to both rear sills

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to suspension componants

wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,438 miles

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)

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components & subframes

corrosion to undercarriage & components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

osf brake binding

osf tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,493 miles

brake fluid below max.

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 92,493 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

brake fluid below max.

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2015 88,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 88,212 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 81,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 74,664 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2012 69,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,811 miles

see advisory sheet issued on mot failure 915879991008

Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,811 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High parking brake travel

N/s fog lamp light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads appear thin

Washer bottle leaking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,811 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RL05 WXB 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 RL05 WXB, 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 RL05 WXB registered?

RL05 WXB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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