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EN05 LHJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing a thorough corrosion assessment

Pass 31 Mar 2024 92,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,317 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,054 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 72,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 May 2016 66,755 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,970 miles

O/S/F Shock Absorber leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,500 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)

unable to test centre and n/s rear seat belts due to child seat

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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EN05 LHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EN05 LHJ, 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

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What year was EN05 LHJ registered?

EN05 LHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is EN05 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 LHJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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