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SO05 GTF

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,471 mi
Last recorded84,471 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 GTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after plastic coating stops (inner arch) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front 215/45/17 tyres cracked but no cords exposed

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/holed within 30cm of rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after plastic coating stops (inner arch) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front 215/45/17 tyres cracked but no cords exposed

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside blade torn

both front tyres slightly cracked 215/45/17

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 Feb 2016 78,248 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside blade torn

both front tyres slightly cracked 215/45/17

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,505 miles

Air conditioning belt missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,342 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,473 miles

advise all tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,743 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO05 GTF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO05 GTF, 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 SO05 GTF registered?

SO05 GTF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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