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CE05 OYC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,639 mi
Last recorded146,639 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 146,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vechile

Fail 3 Jul 2025 146,639 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vechile

Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,439 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 128,439 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 121,911 miles

general corrosion on and around suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2023 121,911 miles

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

general corrosion on and around suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 114,565 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill Excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 114,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 101,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,548 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 74,714 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,050 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,558 miles

Both front tyres are becoming void of tread on the inner edges

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,250 miles

N/S/F tyre void of tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,860 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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CE05 OYC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE05 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

CE05 OYC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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