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SV05 WVA

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,045 mi
Last recorded106,045 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,990 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40x18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,301 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall no cords visible

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,264 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall no cords visible

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,825 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,812 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,488 miles

OSR tyre worn close to limits in centre of tread

exhaust joints heavily corroded

kerb damage to alloy wheels

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

power steering rack wet with fluid

rear suspension & braking components heavily corroded

slight damage to sidewalls on various tyres

surface corroded to various brake pipes

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

suspension bushes perished & cracking

wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,350 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,347 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,720 miles

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

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 WVA 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 70.6%.

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 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 SV05 WVA, 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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SV05 WVA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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