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BJ54 XHP

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 139,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 139,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 134,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 132,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,336 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 118,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,234 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,554 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,812 miles

Nearside Front Damage to wing and bumper

Offside Front Damage to wing and bumper

Fail 7 Dec 2015 96,812 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Damage to wing and bumper

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Damage to wing and bumper

Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,544 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,672 miles

n/s and o/s front wings damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2010 60,840 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,992 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 30,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

fron t tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2007 30,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

tyres wearing on edges

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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BJ54 XHP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BJ54 XHP, 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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BJ54 XHP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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