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SJ05 EGK

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,075 mi
Last recorded102,075 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 EGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,114 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight ply in steering wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,127 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 91,882 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 91,882 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 82,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,561 miles

bulge to sidewall of spare tyre

fairly large lip at front discs..advise attention

nearside front tyre wearing at inner area of tread

rear tyres worn-close to legal limit

smear at front wipers/torn

Pass 21 May 2008 40,161 miles

slight smear at front wiper rubbers

very slight signs of bulge starting at offside front tyre outer sidewall

very small chip at zone "a" of windscreen

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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SJ05 EGK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ05 EGK, 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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What year was SJ05 EGK registered?

SJ05 EGK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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