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RX54 XYR

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,102 mi
Last recorded140,102 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 XYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 140,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 135,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 135,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,900 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 115,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,619 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads low and front discs lipped

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,622 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,004 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 53,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 45,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,489 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,011 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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RX54 XYR is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RX54 XYR, 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 RX54 XYR registered?

RX54 XYR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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