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RV05 WUA

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,517 mi
Last recorded136,517 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 136,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside inner thread egdes (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 135,280 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,806 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

nearside front brake grabs slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 132,908 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 132,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,593 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 103,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,138 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 90,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,973 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 WUA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV05 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

RV05 WUA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is RV05 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 WUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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