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OU54 ZTL

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/40/18/92yxl (5.2.3 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,406 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 140,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 137,814 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 137,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 133,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,141 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 124,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,115 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,812 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 112,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,067 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 107,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,563 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,482 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,574 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,798 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,244 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 66,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,943 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,493 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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OU54 ZTL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OU54 ZTL, 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 OU54 ZTL registered?

OU54 ZTL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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