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LT05 VVP

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 131,280 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 126,497 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,475 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,762 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 106,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,380 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 95,380 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,045 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,715 miles

under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Aug 2016 73,715 miles

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

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

under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 May 2015 69,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,859 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,283 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,283 miles

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,964 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 VVP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VVP, 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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LT05 VVP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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