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GK05 OVV

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 101,736 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Various suspension components and brakes corroded due to age

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Various suspension arms plus brakes corroded due to age

Small leak of grease and/or fluid from steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,630 miles

(corrosion to n/s/r outer sill but not structural )

(corrosion to o/s/r outer sill, But not structural)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

(corrosion to n/s/r outer sill but not structural )

(corrosion to o/s/r outer sill, But not structural)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded to Excess

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,484 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded to Excess

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,272 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 93,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,205 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,980 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,151 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 17 Mar 2015 80,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,644 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,621 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,367 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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GK05 OVV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK05 OVV, 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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What year was GK05 OVV registered?

GK05 OVV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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