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GU05 MDE

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 97,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 95,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 95,974 miles

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))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,124 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 89,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 85,185 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,838 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,231 miles

o.s.f and o.s.r tyre valves starting to crack

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,953 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

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

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

o/s/f brakes slightly binding.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

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

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

o/s/f brakes slightly binding.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,686 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 19,686 miles

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

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 MDE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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