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SA05 JZC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 107,934 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF / OSF Lower Arm rear Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb not In Correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF / OSF Lower Arm rear Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 80,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,235 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,900 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 65,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,888 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,169 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,169 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,791 miles

front pads wearing thin

slight coolant leak at expansion bottle

slight lip on front discs + scored + grooved + corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,914 miles

monitor tyre wear... edges worn

slight sweat at offside rear shock absorber

smear at wiper rubbers

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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SA05 JZC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA05 JZC, 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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SA05 JZC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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