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RV05 WTY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 81,278 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,671 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,669 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 67,669 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal bubbling from rack below pipes (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,096 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,515 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,827 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,008 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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RV05 WTY 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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

RV05 WTY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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