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AM04 AKO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,168 mi
Last recorded104,168 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 AKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,168 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 104,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 100,064 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 100,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 95,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,989 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,830 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,026 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,851 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,060 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 60,060 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

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

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,380 miles

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer walland wearing low on inner edge

Cuts in offside front tyre outer wall, perished and wearing low on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2009 31,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,888 miles

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

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

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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AM04 AKO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM04 AKO, 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 AM04 AKO registered?

AM04 AKO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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