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SW54 LWX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 LWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 104,804 miles

floor and suspension covered in protective paint

fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 106,798 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floor and suspension covered in protective paint

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe lower joint (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler neck/ pipe badly corroded

slight fluctuation on all brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2016 96,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe lower joint (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler neck/ pipe badly corroded

slight fluctuation on all brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,769 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 57,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,215 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,051 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 39,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,556 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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SW54 LWX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW54 LWX, 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 SW54 LWX registered?

SW54 LWX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is SW54 LWX safe to buy?

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