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J777 ORB

2005 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 ORB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,917 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm outer bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

covers and trays

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2026 94,911 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

covers and trays

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,155 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,299 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Mar 2024 87,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,757 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Mar 2023 82,754 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ************** unable to see pads clearly *********** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,683 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Apr 2021 75,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads appear low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Mar 2021 75,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlight is cloudy

Rear brake pads appear low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear pads appear low

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,077 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,077 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

unable to see rear pads

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,460 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,386 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,773 miles

Rear pads appear low

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,290 miles

all pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 33,328 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,591 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 18,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre wall nicked outer edge

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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J777 ORB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J777 ORB, 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 J777 ORB registered?

J777 ORB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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