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OY05 OXC

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,935 mi
Last recorded63,935 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 62,247 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 62,234 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 60,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,418 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 58,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 55,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 52,677 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,198 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,025 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 40,974 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 36,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,743 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight discolouration of headlamp lens

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,604 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,316 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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OY05 OXC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY05 OXC, 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 OY05 OXC registered?

OY05 OXC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is OY05 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 OXC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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