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DE05 UMX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 107,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,965 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 93,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

handbrake travel

Pass 26 May 2021 88,508 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses faded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,017 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 78,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced split &hole in corroded n/s/r sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses faded/ require cleaning. beam pattern likely to be affected.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,422 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 73,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front N/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2017 68,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,882 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 61,807 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,894 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,200 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 10 May 2010 28,974 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 May 2009 21,653 miles

cant see rear brake pads.

Pass 20 May 2008 15,474 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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DE05 UMX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE05 UMX, 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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DE05 UMX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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