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GU05 MBV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,576 mi
Last recorded180,576 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 MBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 180,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 180,574 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 174,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 163,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 154,415 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,338 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,792 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,792 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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GU05 MBV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU05 MBV, 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 GU05 MBV registered?

GU05 MBV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 MBV safe to buy?

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