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SJ05 XKW

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,242 mi
Last recorded113,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XKW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,377 miles

both rear tyre`s are wearing on the inner edge`s

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,151 miles

Floor pan has some surface rust

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 78,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2010 45,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear discs pitted on inside edge advise rear brake check

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,128 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)

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 XKW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

SJ05 XKW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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