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DG05 MMX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

170,180 mi
Last recorded170,180 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 170,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 169,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources working but very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 167,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 163,456 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 162,241 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 157,286 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 152,830 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 148,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 141,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,056 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 106,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,172 miles

travell on handbrake

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

travell on handbrake

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,138 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 59,080 miles

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

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 14 Oct 2008 49,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,046 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer shoulder

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 MMX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DG05 MMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 MMX registered?

DG05 MMX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is DG05 MMX safe to buy?

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