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WV05 VHK

2005 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,985 mi
Last recorded100,985 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VHK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,985 miles

n/s/f and rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2019 97,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,756 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,752 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 78,752 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,471 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,528 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,473 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,467 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,347 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 13,340 miles

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

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 VHK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

WV05 VHK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is WV05 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 VHK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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