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LS05 ARZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,578 mi
Last recorded57,578 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ARZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens badly damaged and taped

Oil leak rear diff

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 57,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens badly damaged and taped

Oil leak rear diff

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 54,454 miles

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

Offside Rear lens damaged/taped

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2024 54,386 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lens damaged/taped

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,244 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 30,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,152 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 30,152 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 29,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 29,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 29,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear misshapen due to being drive on under inflated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,422 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 27,428 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 26,281 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 23,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,268 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,675 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 16,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre nail in treaded area, nearside rear tyre has a nail in sidewall area

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 ARZ 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 62.5%.

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 LS05 ARZ, 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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LS05 ARZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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