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SD05 XPE

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 XPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2022 134,496 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2021 128,369 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 128,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 125,795 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 125,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,048 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 121,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,451 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 107,451 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,331 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 42,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,357 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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SD05 XPE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD05 XPE, 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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SD05 XPE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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