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AJ05 NBX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 NBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,219 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 81,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,452 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,880 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 74,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 72,979 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 72,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (inner wall) (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 71,353 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 69,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 65,681 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 65,681 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 67,108 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 67,108 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 67,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

Pass 13 May 2010 66,879 miles

rear brake pads look worn to limit.

Fail 13 May 2010 66,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake pads look worn to limit.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,295 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,109 miles

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

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

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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AJ05 NBX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ05 NBX, 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 AJ05 NBX registered?

AJ05 NBX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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