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DU54 LKG

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 LKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 118,319 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under-corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 101,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,939 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,719 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 78,558 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,838 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished

general corrosion to under-body/suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2019 70,838 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished

general corrosion to under-body/suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2018 65,482 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 52,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,592 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,457 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,608 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,425 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 17,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre rim protector damaged

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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DU54 LKG 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 82.6%.

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 DU54 LKG, 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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DU54 LKG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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