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SC54 WOV

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,092 mi
Last recorded61,092 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 WOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 61,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,972 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 60,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 60,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,492 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and Near side suspension mounting areas slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear under-body corroded but not seriously weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side and Off side rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and Near side rear suspension mounting areas corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 60,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and Near side suspension mounting areas slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear under-body corroded but not seriously weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side and Off side rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and Near side rear suspension mounting areas corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,449 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear suspension components slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 50,584 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,665 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 49,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,558 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,771 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 10 Mar 2011 30,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,113 miles

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

tyres worn on egdes

Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,536 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)

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

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