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NL05 CVH

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,801 mi
Last recorded182,801 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 182,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 182,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 172,921 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill filled up with paste

Pass 6 Dec 2023 162,531 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 154,149 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 154,149 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 22,010 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 128,740 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 83,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 50,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,550 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 41,550 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,779 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,220 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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NL05 CVH is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NL05 CVH, 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 NL05 CVH registered?

NL05 CVH is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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