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JA05 PAN

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 PAN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 151,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rose-Tree Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front, Also Has Slight Drag On Rotation @ Offside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ Nearside Sill. Unable To Fully Access Condition Due To Side-Skirt Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ Offside Sill. Unable To Fully Access Condition Due To Side-Skirt Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 147,069 miles

Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Outer Rose-Tree Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Behind Side Skirt Trim, Outside Prescribed Area's. Strongly Advise Repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Behind Side Skirt Trim, Outside Prescribed Area's. Strongly Advise Repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various Welding Repairs Covered In Underseal/Seam Sealer

Fail 4 Jun 2025 147,055 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Most Subframe Mounting Area Behind Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area Above Lower Rear Suspenion Arm Bush, Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area Below Upper Arm, Rear Bush, Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill End Plate/Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Outer Rose-Tree Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Behind Side Skirt Trim, Outside Prescribed Area's. Strongly Advise Repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Behind Side Skirt Trim, Outside Prescribed Area's. Strongly Advise Repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,131 miles

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

Nearside and Offside Rear Brake Pad Anti-Rattle Plates and Spring Clips Incorrectly Fitted But Secure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also Has Slight Brake Drag and Slight Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 143,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive Lift/Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive Lift/Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside Rear Brake Pad Anti-Rattle Plates and Spring Clips Incorrectly Fitted But Secure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also Has Slight Brake Drag and Slight Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 139,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,822 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 135,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 126,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,947 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,350 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 108,020 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,400 miles

coolant stains on water pump and radiator

corrosion on rear sub frame mounts

front wipers starting to smear

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,527 miles

frt tyres inneredges worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,699 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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JA05 PAN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JA05 PAN, 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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JA05 PAN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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