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OV05 CPZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,690 mi
Last recorded151,690 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CPZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 151,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 151,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 149,858 miles

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

surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,059 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 140,072 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,661 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,188 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 118,188 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the box broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and side edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,420 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 103,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 97,174 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 97,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,753 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,631 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking to be checked

Pass 20 Feb 2010 64,082 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,951 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,483 miles

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

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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OV05 CPZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 OV05 CPZ, 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 OV05 CPZ registered?

OV05 CPZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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