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SB05 CTV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,812 mi
Last recorded101,812 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 CTV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,812 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 100,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,265 miles

under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both offside and nearside at rear sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall (not through to cords)

Pass 31 May 2012 52,063 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 50,222 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,825 miles
Fail 28 May 2010

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 45,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,500 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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SB05 CTV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SB05 CTV, 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 SB05 CTV registered?

SB05 CTV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SB05 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 CTV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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