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MF05 XDZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,535 mi
Last recorded51,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,535 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,245 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 68,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2019 38,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,694 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Pass 31 May 2016 32,709 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,693 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,692 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,907 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 22,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 17,695 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre balding on inner shoulder

Pass 5 May 2010 14,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 12,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,887 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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MF05 XDZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MF05 XDZ, 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 MF05 XDZ registered?

MF05 XDZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is MF05 XDZ safe to buy?

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