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LF05 NFC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,574 mi
Last recorded81,574 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 81,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 74,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,284 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,288 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 32,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LF05 NFC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF05 NFC, 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 LF05 NFC registered?

LF05 NFC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LF05 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 NFC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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