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DG05 MMV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,687 mi
Last recorded49,687 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 49,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight blind to all brakes

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,656 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 47,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 45,390 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,605 miles

Corrosion across front and rear axles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,340 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion across front and rear axle

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,938 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 39,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,140 miles

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

underbody suspension corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,549 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,210 miles

under trays and engine covers restricting inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,181 miles

under trays and engine covers restricting inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,812 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface cracks rear tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2012 21,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface cracks rear tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,977 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 16,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,720 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,193 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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DG05 MMV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG05 MMV, 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 DG05 MMV registered?

DG05 MMV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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