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LEW 700D

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 700D
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 65,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 55,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,413 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,413 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,231 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,086 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2008 31,101 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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LEW 700D is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEW 700D, 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 LEW 700D registered?

LEW 700D is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is LEW 700D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEW 700D shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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