CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ54 FOU

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,297 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,554 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,006 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,144 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,600 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low tread and worn close to cords at edges of tread

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,884 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ54 FOU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ54 FOU, 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

How do I check the history of EJ54 FOU?

You can check the full history of EJ54 FOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ54 FOU registered?

EJ54 FOU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is EJ54 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ54 FOU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ54 FOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ54 FOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.