MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust silencer corroded
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
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)
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)
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
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front pads wearing thin
slight coolant leak at expansion bottle
slight lip on front discs + scored + grooved + corroded
monitor tyre wear... edges worn
slight sweat at offside rear shock absorber
smear at wiper rubbers
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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