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LG05 CLN

2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 CLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,907 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,735 miles

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))

floor pan covered by black paint

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,764 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 83,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,111 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,019 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 56,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,350 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,765 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,282 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,789 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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LG05 CLN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Blue 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 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,154 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG05 CLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 CLN registered?

LG05 CLN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 CLN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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