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SV05 TFE

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,788 mi
Last recorded74,788 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,088 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 69,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 61,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 61,131 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,542 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,635 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,128 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,859 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,984 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,243 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,053 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 17,053 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,207 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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SV05 TFE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV05 TFE, 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 SV05 TFE registered?

SV05 TFE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is SV05 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 TFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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