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SM05 EBD

2005 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,289 mi
Last recorded105,289 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,289 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 105,271 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively poweer steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,951 miles

slight binding offside front brake

slight cracking sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,989 miles

advise both front tyres started to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,757 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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SM05 EBD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM05 EBD, 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 SM05 EBD registered?

SM05 EBD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 EBD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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