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DC05 CEY

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,446 mi
Last recorded112,446 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 112,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear components corroded n/s & o/s

n/s & o/s sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 112,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear components corroded n/s & o/s

n/s & o/s sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,038 miles

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 111,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,385 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,329 miles

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

Nearside & Offside rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,019 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill\subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/sub frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,422 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

Front brake disc lipped & worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,410 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear discs is corroded on inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Aug 2015 56,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,725 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 21,471 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)

Pass 27 May 2010 14,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 13,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,627 miles

very slight play in nearside rear suspension (poss wheel bearing)

very slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

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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DC05 CEY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DC05 CEY, 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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DC05 CEY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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