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SJ05 XLE

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 143,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 143,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 86,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 69,910 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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SJ05 XLE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

SJ05 XLE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is SJ05 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 XLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ05 XLE have outstanding finance?

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