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SN05 YOC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YOC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,270 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside rear sill corroded and holed

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wiper blade is torn

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 126,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front wiper blades are smearing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear sill corroded and holed

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wiper blade is torn

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,075 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

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

Offside rear and nearside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

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

Offside rear and nearside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 94,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 88,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 77,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2013 77,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no tax disc

Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no tax disc

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,825 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer edge badly wotn & side wall cut advise replace ment

o/s front tyre outer edge badly worn & side wall cut advise replacement

Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s front tyre outer edge badly wotn & side wall cut advise replace ment

o/s front tyre outer edge badly worn & side wall cut advise replacement

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,239 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,796 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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SN05 YOC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SN05 YOC, 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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SN05 YOC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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