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DF54 PLZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,056 mi
Last recorded128,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 PLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,056 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 128,056 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 124,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded, needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded, needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 122,493 miles

both front headlights faded

both rear sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,215 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,712 miles

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

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

front headlights faded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,403 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,403 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,248 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,266 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,205 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,108 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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DF54 PLZ 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 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 DF54 PLZ, 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 DF54 PLZ registered?

DF54 PLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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