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LT05 OXM

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 96,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 96,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 91,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,841 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill skin corroded and holed, not affecting vehicles structure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill skin corroded and holed, not affecting vehicles structure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,128 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,587 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,173 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 60,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 54,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 47,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,673 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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LT05 OXM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT05 OXM, 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 LT05 OXM registered?

LT05 OXM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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