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GU05 XDX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,235 mi
Last recorded157,235 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 157,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 148,429 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 139,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,258 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 134,258 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 129,207 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 123,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,762 miles

Nearside rear Position lamp deteriorating

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 117,760 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear Position lamp deteriorating

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,639 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 100,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,225 miles

nearside rear tyre wall slightly scuffed

offside rear tyre wall slightly scuffed

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wall slightly scuffed

offside rear tyre wall slightly scuffed

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 68,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,035 miles

no tread on offside front inner tyre,..tyre close to cords...advise to replace

Fail 15 Apr 2011 62,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no tread on offside front inner tyre,..tyre close to cords...advise to replace

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,525 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,960 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,818 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 XDX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GU05 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

GU05 XDX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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