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DP05 LEX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,591 mi
Last recorded49,591 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP05 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,591 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 47,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 45,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 44,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 43,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 41,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,629 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 39,571 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 38,249 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 38,249 miles

Front registration plate incorrect and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 37,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,173 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 36,173 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 34,745 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2012 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sticking nsf caliper not affecting operation

Fail 26 May 2012 32,964 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sticking nsf caliper not affecting operation

Pass 27 May 2011 29,674 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 26,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 May 2010 26,690 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 24,184 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,695 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)

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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DP05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DP05 LEX, 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 DP05 LEX registered?

DP05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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