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LS05 ARO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,626 mi
Last recorded68,626 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ARO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,626 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 68,626 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,202 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 63,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

front bumper insecure on the offside but unlikely to become detached

oil seepage from the cam cover gasket

Fail 30 Jul 2019 29,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

front bumper insecure on the offside but unlikely to become detached

oil seepage from the cam cover gasket

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,167 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear o/s/rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,822 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,674 miles

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

deep cut on o/ side rear tyre and wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,863 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,055 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder & cuts on outer sidewall, do not reach to cords or ply.

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,626 miles

Both side front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders.

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

Long travel parking brake.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,947 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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LS05 ARO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 LS05 ARO, 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 LS05 ARO registered?

LS05 ARO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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