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RP54 LEO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,928 mi
Last recorded159,928 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP54 LEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 159,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose is slightly twisted

damage to both sills

knocking noise on vehicle unable to find the source

oil leak

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

suspected filler in welding repairs hard to inspect on retest heavily covered over

wiper blades could be better

Fail 16 May 2019 159,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. both rear tyres are different sizes (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

damage to both sills

oil leak

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

wiper blades could be better

Fail 4 Dec 2018 159,788 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 149,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 149,923 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 139,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 132,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 117,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,743 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,405 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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RP54 LEO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RP54 LEO, 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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RP54 LEO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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