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LG05 CKF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,204 mi
Last recorded156,204 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 CKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 156,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Has a small cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 156,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Has a small cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 150,582 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 131,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 16 Jun 2022 131,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple around inner sidewall , wearing/feathering outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sidelights dim

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer/worn inner edges , on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre tread/worn inner edge , on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges , on 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre tread , on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 111,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sidelights dim

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer/worn inner edges , on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre tread/worn inner edge , on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges , on 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre tread , on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,455 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,455 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,898 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s front tyre wearing

Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,455 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s front tyre wearing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,579 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Nov 2012 40,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,823 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,056 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,151 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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LG05 CKF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LG05 CKF, 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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LG05 CKF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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