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J400 JFG

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,504 mi
Last recorded60,504 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 JFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 50,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,993 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 32,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 29,027 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 29,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,735 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,628 miles

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,620 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn well below 1.6mm inner edge

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,168 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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J400 JFG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J400 JFG, 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 J400 JFG registered?

J400 JFG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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