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SC54 WOU

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,885 mi
Last recorded57,885 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 WOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,885 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 57,436 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,956 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,956 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,977 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 48,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,702 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 45,530 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage to it no cords exposed

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,597 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,110 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,758 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,519 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,824 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 28,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,399 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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SC54 WOU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SC54 WOU, 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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SC54 WOU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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