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DU05 NZC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

194,583 mi
Last recorded194,583 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 194,583 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 194,516 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 189,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside hard to view look to be on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 183,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 174,963 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tires on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,807 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 152,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 152,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,991 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 135,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,060 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 123,052 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 109,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside of tread and feathering on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,925 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,733 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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DU05 NZC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 DU05 NZC, 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 DU05 NZC registered?

DU05 NZC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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