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GL54 JFK

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,489 mi
Last recorded105,489 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 JFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,431 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bannana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,562 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,146 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2020 88,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,809 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,474 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,116 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing edges and nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 13 Dec 2008 25,500 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 19,925 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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GL54 JFK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL54 JFK, 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 GL54 JFK registered?

GL54 JFK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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