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GX55 LDF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,368 mi
Last recorded166,368 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LDF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 166,368 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 139,660 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 139,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 128,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,161 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 120,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 108,188 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 104,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,922 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,689 miles

both rear tyres getting low

light oil misting to both rear shock absorbers.

n/s/r tyre perished inner edge/sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,262 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

o/s/r brake disc corroded inner face.

slight oil misting to both rear shock absorbers.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 74,176 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

o/s/r brake disc corroded inner face.

slight oil misting to both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,197 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,196 miles

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

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting, not quite to cords at test

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,630 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,630 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,365 miles

Both front lower ball joints leaking grease but no play at time of test

both front wipers have minor smears

Fail 25 Sep 2008 27,365 miles

Both front lower ball joints leaking grease but no play at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers have minor smears

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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GX55 LDF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GX55 LDF, 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 GX55 LDF registered?

GX55 LDF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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