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WU04 RUM

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 RUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 136,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 131,581 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 131,548 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 5 Mar 2024 127,029 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,390 miles

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,098 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 106,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,370 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 82,556 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake long travel

Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,432 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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WU04 RUM 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 82.6%.

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 WU04 RUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 RUM registered?

WU04 RUM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is WU04 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 RUM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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