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RV05 VHO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,680 mi
Last recorded131,680 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VHO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 131,680 miles

Both rear outer body sills corroded

Central Rear Upper Non obligatory Stop light cluster damaged

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 131,680 miles

Both rear outer body sills corroded

Central Rear Upper Non obligatory Stop light cluster damaged

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,769 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 115,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 102,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear diff sweating

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,796 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,660 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,594 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,489 miles

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes cracking.

both rear tyres below limit on inner edges.

windscreen shows slight damage.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,115 miles

Offside Rear 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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RV05 VHO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV05 VHO, 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 RV05 VHO registered?

RV05 VHO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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