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LG05 KVF

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,248 mi
Last recorded109,248 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 KVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 102,077 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2022 99,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,466 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

rear pads worn near legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre valve perished

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre valve perished

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers smear

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,041 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and viod of tread unable to fail due to raised tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,208 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres bald (NO TREAD)on inner edges

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 KVF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KVF, 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 KVF registered?

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

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