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LK05 UOW

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,041 mi
Last recorded214,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UOW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 214,041 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak around engine bay

subframe, brake pipe, inner/outer sills, suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 208,488 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 203,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 195,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 189,309 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 189,309 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 185,164 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 185,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 176,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 167,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,068 miles

Front Inner Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 149,066 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 149,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 135,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,297 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 80,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,876 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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LK05 UOW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK05 UOW, 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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LK05 UOW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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