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LM05 ESO

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 ESO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,285 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general corrosion on underneath

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,917 miles

General surface corrosion under car .

Nearside Front brake caliper slightly binding on movement .

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on edges .

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

exhaust system corroded .

Fail 6 Aug 2019 88,917 miles

General surface corrosion under car .

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake caliper slightly binding on movement .

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on edges .

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

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear under vehicle corroded

under trays/engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,596 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear under vehicle corroded

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,928 miles

General surface corrosion

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,928 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

General surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread cuts

Fail 27 Aug 2014 64,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread cuts

Pass 28 May 2013 53,293 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 43,474 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 43,474 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 35,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,263 miles

rear brakes noisey on handrake

Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,661 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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LM05 ESO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM05 ESO, 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 LM05 ESO registered?

LM05 ESO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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