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GV54 WGA

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,402 mi
Last recorded120,402 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WGA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 120,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,694 miles

215/4517 fitted on front axle/ 215/4017 fitted on rear axle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x 2 ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,432 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,198 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

complete under body panel fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 84,198 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

complete under body panel fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,289 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 1 Mar 2019 79,814 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

rear tyres cracking on inner walls.advise to change.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,436 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,234 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

cuts to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall, not reached cords

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has excessive cracking on tread area

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,234 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,150 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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GV54 WGA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GV54 WGA, 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 GV54 WGA registered?

GV54 WGA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2005.

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