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LG05 CKO

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,388 mi
Last recorded119,388 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 CKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 115,785 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,628 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,908 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,000 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 23 Oct 2020 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,631 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulder worn thin. (5.2.3 (e))

cam cover gasket seeping oil, should replace.

steering rack spool valve seal seeping oil.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,934 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 59,455 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear and rear centre seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,362 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,294 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking in between treads

Offside front tyre starting to perish/cracking in between treads.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 47,294 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking in between treads

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish/cracking in between treads.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 44,738 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,890 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 25,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,202 miles

strong advise nearside front brake slighty sticking

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 CKO 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 87%.

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 LG05 CKO, 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 LG05 CKO registered?

LG05 CKO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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