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WR05 GZG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 GZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 107,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 104,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,589 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 27 May 2016 93,324 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 89,235 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 88,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 87,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,946 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,945 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,711 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2011 73,711 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,740 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Noise from nearside rear wheel when rotating anticlockwise, recommend brake check

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,106 miles

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

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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WR05 GZG 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 82.4%.

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 WR05 GZG, 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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WR05 GZG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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