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LV54 DDK

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 DDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 135,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,465 miles

Front and rear suspension components have been under sealed

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 128,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components have been under sealed

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,429 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers have some corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer some corrosion bubbles. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components very dry also some corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 120,161 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake lever movement. (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder. ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,363 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,461 miles

front o/s tyre wear uneven

Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,558 miles

front tyre wear on inside edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,611 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,943 miles

front n/s and o/s tyre wear on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,938 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front n/s and o/s tyre wear on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,490 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 68,490 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,432 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front n/s and o/s tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,257 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,672 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre tread worn uneven and shows deep splits.

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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LV54 DDK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LV54 DDK, 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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LV54 DDK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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