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SHF 7R

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,679 mi
Last recorded73,679 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHF 7R
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 71,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 66,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,607 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 61,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 56,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 51,581 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 46,657 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 12 May 2012 40,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 34,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 23,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,510 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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SHF 7R is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHF 7R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHF 7R registered?

SHF 7R is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is SHF 7R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHF 7R shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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