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GU05 XEE

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,663 mi
Last recorded40,663 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XEE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 38,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 34,539 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,562 miles

215 45 zr 17 91 w xl

all four tyres 2011 dot codes and are cracking in the tread areas ans side walls strong advisory

osr tyre pressure looks low

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,682 miles

front and rear tyres deteriorated through tread section

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2013 21,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2013 21,588 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2012 20,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 20,257 miles

All 4 tyres splitting & perished 215/45w17

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind

both front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Apr 2010 19,613 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,294 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,164 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 XEE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

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

Is GU05 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 XEE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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