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MT05 PGO

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,018 mi
Last recorded134,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 PGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 134,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 133,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 125,258 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 124,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 122,103 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,106 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 120,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,632 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides ball joints have some play,advise (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks have some misting,advise (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 111,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre outer edge worn below limit and inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber deteriorated and not clearing effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides ball joints have some play,advise (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks have some misting,advise (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted and weak,advise (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing,advise

Rear both tyres getting low,advise

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,426 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,761 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,248 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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MT05 PGO 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 73.9%.

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 MT05 PGO, 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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MT05 PGO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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