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DU05 OAJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 127,154 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 124,330 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 121,441 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 121,441 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 118,740 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2022 115,222 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2022 115,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 111,596 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,486 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 106,486 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,913 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 90,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 79,627 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 48,737 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)

Fail 7 May 2013 48,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2012 41,726 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 35,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,512 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 OAJ 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 78.3%.

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 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 OAJ, 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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DU05 OAJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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