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CM54 SLY

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,827 mi
Last recorded119,827 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM54 SLY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

power steering rack leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2025 119,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

power steering rack leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2024 113,470 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 113,436 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 94,485 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,790 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under covers fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 20 Feb 2020 83,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,391 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 66,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,288 miles

rear brake pads were checked by removing the wheels and there is 4+mill left, error due to not being able to see correctly through the wheel to the hub

Fail 20 Jan 2017 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,735 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,747 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,785 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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CM54 SLY 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 70.8%.

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 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 CM54 SLY, 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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CM54 SLY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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