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MW05 GFJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

149,830 mi
Last recorded149,830 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 149,830 miles

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

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

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

all 4 discs rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2025 149,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2023 146,247 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 146,195 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 145,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,521 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 140,432 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,000 miles

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,009 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,610 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 128,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,642 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 123,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,099 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,104 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 100,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn,front pads wearing thin,rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

nsf tyre edges bald, nsf lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,475 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front discs heavily worn

front pads low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre on limit

rear pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,080 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 74,135 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre cracks and worn on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2011 55,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre cracks and worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,856 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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MW05 GFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MW05 GFJ, 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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MW05 GFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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