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GU05 XCH

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XCH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 132,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 129,530 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 129,529 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 121,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,342 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair panel fitted to lower rear sill is not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair panel fitted to lower rear sill is not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f brake is binding slightly when wheel is turned by hand - brake dust present on wheel

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak in area of rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,050 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,382 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,196 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,464 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,772 miles

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

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 XCH is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

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

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