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RN05 FLG

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 FLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,593 miles

All underside corroded including all suspension, steering and braking components.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 109,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 106,292 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Both rear sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,660 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 92,528 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 17 May 2017 87,042 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,042 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight up and down movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,266 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,988 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,988 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,892 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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RN05 FLG 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 85%.

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 RN05 FLG, 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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RN05 FLG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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