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LX53 UUS

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

196,611 mi
Last recorded196,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 UUS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 196,611 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 185,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 171,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 164,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 148,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,247 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,236 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 106,236 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,425 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,104 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/Rear tyre has a thorn in the tread area

N/S/front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013
Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,622 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,325 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 34,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2008

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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LX53 UUS 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 82.6%.

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 LX53 UUS, 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 LX53 UUS registered?

LX53 UUS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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