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ML05 WHW

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

188,794 mi
Last recorded188,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WHW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 188,794 miles

1 number plate light bulb not working

fuel tank support brace corroded to excess , but not effecting tank security

light oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2025 183,335 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covers restricting view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 183,335 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 177,918 miles

near side front door mirror casing damaged

near side rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2023 172,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 172,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 100% surface deeply corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51 % imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 166,615 miles

door mirror casing damaged

front brakes pads worn low, off side rear brakes disc inner showing heavy corrosion , off side front brake has a bind , due to condition at time of inspection , recommend a further service inspection to determine remaining life. asap.

head lamps lenses showing deterioration only just meeting requirement to pass head lamp aim inspection

off side front tire worn on inner edge

recommend , seek service advice on listed items within 14 days or sooner .

Pass 4 Aug 2021 162,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 157,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing appears bent (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 157,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing appears bent (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 154,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel has a slight noise,possibly brake back plate rubbing.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake back plate corroded.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 154,088 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Caliper damp but not can see leak.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged .

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted.

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

Pass 23 May 2018 147,195 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front calliper damp but cant see leak

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 May 2018 147,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front calliper damp but cant see leak

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 130,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 104,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc outer face badly pitted

Fail 14 May 2013 104,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc outer face badly pitted

Pass 30 May 2012 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres inner edges badly scrubbed

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,096 miles

both front tyres inner edges badly scrubbed/devoid of tread

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,679 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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ML05 WHW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ML05 WHW, 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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ML05 WHW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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