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SB05 CUH

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 CUH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,295 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexes are starting to corrode

Front and rear suspension components are starting to corrode

Front number plate is starting to deteriorate

Front suspension arms, inner bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

Nearside outer sill is starting to corrode at rear

Rear underbody structure is starting to corrode

brake pipes to rear flexes are starting to corrode

front and rear suspension components are starting to corrode

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

front suspension arms, inner bushes are starting to deteriorate

fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

nearside outer sill is starting to corrode at rear

rear underbody structure is starting to corrode

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2015 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes to rear flexes are starting to corrode

front and rear suspension components are starting to corrode

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

front suspension arms, inner bushes are starting to deteriorate

fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

nearside outer sill is starting to corrode at rear

rear underbody structure is starting to corrode

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 104,893 miles

Front and rear chassis and sub-frames showing signs of surface corrosion

Front number plate deteriorating

Fuel filler pipes corroding

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,893 miles

Front and rear chassis and sub-frames showing signs of surface corrosion

Front number plate deteriorating

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,309 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

near side front side light slightly dim

rear exhaust starting to corrode

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,184 miles

All brake discs rusty.

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2012 79,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All brake discs rusty.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,431 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,457 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB05 CUH is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB05 CUH, 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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SB05 CUH is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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