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DK05 ZJO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,845 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill behind N/S/R wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill behind N/S/R wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 77,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,660 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 73,660 miles

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both sides (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both sides (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 64,521 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 56,819 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,655 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 52,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,102 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 28,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 17,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,374 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 7,953 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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DK05 ZJO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DK05 ZJO, 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 DK05 ZJO registered?

DK05 ZJO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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