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GJ05 KPG

2005 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,025 mi
Last recorded81,025 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KPG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights faded, corrossion on rear of sills .

Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,240 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 77,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,277 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 68,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 56,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,369 miles

Nearside Front Slight tyre sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,223 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 9 May 2014 42,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,214 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,980 miles

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

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

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack.

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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GJ05 KPG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ05 KPG, 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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GJ05 KPG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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