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LD05 FWJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 127,755 miles

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

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

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

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2024 117,173 miles

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

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

both front inner suspension bushes split

both rear tyres wear / cracking

stone chips to front windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2024 117,173 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner suspension bushes split

both rear tyres wear / cracking

oil leak noted

stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,990 miles

Both front inner suspension arm bushes perishing

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill Holed

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,823 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall Deep Splits To Cords 215/45 17 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill Holed

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,515 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 69,515 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,046 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,218 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,959 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,775 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,775 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,768 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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LD05 FWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD05 FWJ, 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 LD05 FWJ registered?

LD05 FWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LD05 FWJ safe to buy?

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