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GP54 RJU

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 RJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 116,814 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,889 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage INTO STEERING RACK... (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PADS...

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,900 miles

FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...

FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY...

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER SPLITTING...

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,252 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,550 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,560 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,413 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUTS IN INNER SIDE WALL...

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,530 miles

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

REAR CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING...

REAR CROSS MEMBER RUSTY...

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PADS...

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,219 miles

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING...

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,258 miles

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING...

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,221 miles

CENTRE LAMP IN REAR SPOILER NOT WORKING...

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 93,221 miles

CENTRE LAMP IN REAR SPOILER NOT WORKING...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 53,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,071 miles

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

Front 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
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GP54 RJU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GP54 RJU, 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 GP54 RJU registered?

GP54 RJU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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