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FG05 XPN

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,620 mi
Last recorded20,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XPN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 19,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 17,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 17,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 15,731 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 15,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 29 Jun 2017 14,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replace

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replace

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replace

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint weeping grease

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has kerb damage

Nearside Rear tyre has kerb damage and starting to crack

Offside Front Lower ball joint weeping grease

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,101 miles

bodywork damage

Pass 17 May 2012 10,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 8,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 7,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,289 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 4,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FG05 XPN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 FG05 XPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 XPN registered?

FG05 XPN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is FG05 XPN safe to buy?

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