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EO05 VXW

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,557 mi
Last recorded169,557 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 VXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 169,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 164,013 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 132,286 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seailpanel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 132,286 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seailpanel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,192 miles

advise only level low

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,480 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,400 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,627 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,467 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,551 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Oct 2009 34,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,581 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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EO05 VXW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EO05 VXW, 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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EO05 VXW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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