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SM05 LJO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,803 mi
Last recorded38,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 LJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,803 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 35,319 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,983 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 34,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 25 May 2017 34,461 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 32,527 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,381 miles

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

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 May 2010 18,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,854 miles

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

advisory nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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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SM05 LJO 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 100%.

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 SM05 LJO, 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 SM05 LJO registered?

SM05 LJO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SM05 LJO safe to buy?

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