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WV05 HVS

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,247 mi
Last recorded135,247 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 HVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 135,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 135,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner arch sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sub frame to floor stiffener bar and mount badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear end close to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner arch sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sub frame to floor stiffener bar and mount corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower rear suspension arms are all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,582 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 113,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,917 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edges

rear outer sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,914 miles

rear brake pads every hard to see

Fail 23 Feb 2017 91,914 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside inner brake pad low (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pads every hard to see

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Feb 2015 70,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,899 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,523 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,297 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

tyres wearing on edges

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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WV05 HVS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV05 HVS, 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 WV05 HVS registered?

WV05 HVS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 HVS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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