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AV05 EXG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,659 mi
Last recorded137,659 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 137,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 137,249 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2022 137,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 137,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 131,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 122,830 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs showing slight signs of heat (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

steering rack mounts has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,845 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 113,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,261 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 60,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,875 miles

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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AV05 EXG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV05 EXG, 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 AV05 EXG registered?

AV05 EXG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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