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SM05 JVR

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 135,392 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 135,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,085 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills skirts fitted outter sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and the bushes both sides upper ones same arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills skirts fitted outter sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 125,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

skirts fitted outer sills both

Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,238 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

skirts fitted outter sills both sides

Pass 8 Dec 2017 113,153 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,764 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under floor rear/outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,658 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate and starting to leak

surface corrosion on parts of underside and suspension

Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease around nearside rear c.v gaitor inner clip

slight movement on steering rack mounts

surface corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2013 90,820 miles

2 x front tyres bald inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2013 90,811 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

2 x front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2012 82,464 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 82,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,272 miles

all tyres wearing thin

front discs lipped

front pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Nov 2011 67,091 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

all tyres wearing thin

front discs lipped

front pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,337 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 57,337 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 45,168 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,284 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 JVR is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVR, 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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SM05 JVR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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