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LX05 WAE

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WAE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,854 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,190 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre: Worn inner edge

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre: Worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not in a clean condition, not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not in a clean condition, not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,048 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe corroding and heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and arms corroded at time of test but not excessive

Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 badly uneven worn and cut on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and arms corroded at time of test but not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,454 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 97,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 91,453 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 91,453 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,298 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,846 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre inner wall cut but not showing cords

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 WAE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

LX05 WAE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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