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MA05 XAD

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,536 mi
Last recorded147,536 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XAD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 147,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 133,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,562 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 121,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,139 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,641 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 98,641 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr disk corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,738 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,400 miles

Front tyres worn on edge!

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on edge!

offside rear brake disc corroded very bad!

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,974 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,974 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,449 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,402 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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MA05 XAD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA05 XAD, 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 MA05 XAD registered?

MA05 XAD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MA05 XAD safe to buy?

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