CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX05 MZY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 MZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,784 miles

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Fail 24 Oct 2019 96,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,330 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,734 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,533 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX05 MZY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX05 MZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX05 MZY?

You can check the full history of LX05 MZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX05 MZY registered?

LX05 MZY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is LX05 MZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 MZY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 MZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX05 MZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.