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EJ05 NHU

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 89,670 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,934 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/ perishing

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rust hole in boot but out of prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre at 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,707 miles

Offside Rear Fog light looks dim compared to N/S/R fog light.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 75,621 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,576 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 60,407 miles

near side front tyre getting a little low inner edge

off side and near rear tyre going bald inner edges and cracking slightly on the side walls

off side front tyre going bald inner edge and cracking slightly on the side walls

Pass 24 May 2017 54,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,190 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 50,190 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 45,924 miles

slight side wall damage near side front tyre outer side

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,020 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 33,079 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and cut/perishing

offside front tyre outer side wall and tread perishing

offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Fail 16 May 2012 33,079 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 has 2mm tread and cut/perishing

offside front tyre outer side wall and tread perishing

offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Fail 4 May 2011 28,976 miles

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

both front tyres treads perishing and nearside front outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 4 May 2011 28,976 miles

both front tyres treads perishing and nearside front outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 28 Apr 2010 24,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,062 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 20,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,584 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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EJ05 NHU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EJ05 NHU, 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 EJ05 NHU registered?

EJ05 NHU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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