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DE54 NCD

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,524 mi
Last recorded185,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 185,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 185,524 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 170,493 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 151,694 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 151,694 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,814 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 138,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 138,228 miles

Corrosion to offside rear sill panel

Pass 26 Feb 2020 137,777 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 134,982 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 131,544 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 128,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,733 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 119,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,244 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 115,535 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,624 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 18 Jan 2012 108,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,226 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,311 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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DE54 NCD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DE54 NCD, 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 DE54 NCD registered?

DE54 NCD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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