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KF05 TZC

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,388 mi
Last recorded170,388 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 TZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 170,388 miles

Both side outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 166,675 miles

corrosion on all 4 corners on the sills

Pass 7 Mar 2024 159,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 153,983 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,755 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 142,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 140,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 130,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside windscreen damage

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,810 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,374 miles

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

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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KF05 TZC 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 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 KF05 TZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF05 TZC registered?

KF05 TZC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KF05 TZC 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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