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LC05 FXV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,553 mi
Last recorded98,553 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer cv boots have a slight seepage of grease

engine cover & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 May 2026 98,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and the tyre is heavily perished/cracked & split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and the tyre is heavily perished/cracked & split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer cv boots have a slight seepage of grease

engine cover & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2025 95,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer cv boots have a slight seepage of grease

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2024 91,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm/bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished on their outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer cv boots have a slight seepage of grease

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2023 86,917 miles

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

both rear outer cv boots have a slight seepage of grease

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion beginning to show

coolant leak/stain around the water pump

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2023 86,917 miles

both rear outer cv boots have a slight seepage of grease

coolant leak/stain around the water pump

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2022 82,501 miles

Rear both driveshaft outer cv boots have slight seepage of grease

both front tyres have slightly worn edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

signs of a slight coolant leak from the housing/elbow feeding the top of the water pump

Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,218 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

signs of a slight coolant leak from the housing/elbow feeding the top of the water pump

Fail 2 Jun 2021 78,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

signs of a slight coolant leak from the housing/elbow feeding the top of the water pump

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 74,008 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,391 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 67,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,844 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 63,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 60,503 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 21 May 2015 56,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 56,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 52,314 miles

both rear tyres are heavily worn on the inside edges

Fail 8 May 2014 52,314 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are heavily worn on the inside edges

front brake discs are worn

Pass 31 May 2013 48,748 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LC05 FXV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC05 FXV, 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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LC05 FXV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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