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LX05 VZK

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,547 mi
Last recorded79,547 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 79,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

general corrosion on suspension components

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2022 76,077 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 70,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 64,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,088 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 30 Mar 2016 50,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre inner tread worn low-advise renewal.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,082 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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LX05 VZK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZK, 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 LX05 VZK registered?

LX05 VZK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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