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MV05 TWZ

2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 TWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 108,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,004 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 95,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,785 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,785 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

sat nav holder removed from windscreen for mot

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,588 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,588 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,553 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,792 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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MV05 TWZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 TWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV05 TWZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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