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DX05 XVW

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

241,226 mi
Last recorded241,226 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 241,226 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 241,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 233,047 miles

Excessive travel on handbrake lever but has reserve travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 233,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Both rear subframe brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Excessive travel on handbrake lever but has reserve travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 227,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 227,901 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH, DOOR SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH, DOOR SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 220,568 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 220,543 miles

Emissions not tested catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 210,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 191,405 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 191,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 184,882 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 184,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both front due to inoperative and h.i.ds fitted (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 179,705 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 5 May 2016 169,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 169,714 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 152,776 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,474 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 128,241 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,749 miles

Both rear arm bushes cracking but dont have excessive movement

Pass 29 Mar 2011 107,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 93,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,079 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 70,664 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 70,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DX05 XVW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DX05 XVW, 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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DX05 XVW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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