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LS05 SVR

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,203 mi
Last recorded65,203 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 SVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 59,852 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 59,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,046 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,330 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 44,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,881 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,897 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 SVR is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

LS05 SVR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is LS05 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 SVR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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