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CE05 OVY

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,481 mi
Last recorded70,481 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 70,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

surface corrosion n/s and o/s sill front to rear inner

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,089 miles

surface corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f sills

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,720 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 60,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,419 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 58,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 May 2017 55,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,267 miles

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

n.s.r adj tie bar not located to sub frame

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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CE05 OVY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CE05 OVY, 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 CE05 OVY registered?

CE05 OVY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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