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RX05 ZZA

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,433 mi
Last recorded239,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 239,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 236,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 236,993 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 214,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 191,745 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 191,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 168,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 168,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 146,288 miles

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

Slight damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 146,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Slight damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 123,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 123,251 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,863 miles

Nearside front tyre waearing on inside edge.

Offside front tyre waearing on inside edge.

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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RX05 ZZA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX05 ZZA, 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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RX05 ZZA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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