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MT05 VHD

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 70,173 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,690 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 53,510 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Close to limit (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear Fuel tank holding arms corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 39,429 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Close to limit (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear Fuel tank holding arms corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 38,849 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2021 38,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 38,111 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 38,111 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 36,821 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 36,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 34,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and tread heavily cracked

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm and tread cracking heavily

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5mm and tread heavily cracking

Pass 11 May 2017 31,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,935 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 23,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 16,777 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 13,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,963 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 VHD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT05 VHD, 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 VHD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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