MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
under floor rear/outter sill slightly corroded
exhaust starting to deteriorate and starting to leak
surface corrosion on parts of underside and suspension
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
2 x front tyres bald inner edges
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
2 x front tyres bald inner edges
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)
all tyres wearing thin
front discs lipped
front pads wearing thin
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
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SM05 JVR registered?
SM05 JVR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2005.
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