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JS05 MPS

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,943 mi
Last recorded139,943 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 MPS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,943 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 135,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 130,637 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 130,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,817 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 124,622 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 110,699 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,540 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 94,863 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,543 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 88,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,588 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,858 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,129 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 74,048 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,333 miles

both rear tyres split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,769 miles

both rear and offside front tyres split but not to core

Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear and offside front tyres split but not to core

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,707 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

offside front tyre split in tread

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,707 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

offside front tyre split in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,845 miles

offside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,085 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres bold on the inner edge. 215/45z17

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2009 29,272 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,412 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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JS05 MPS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JS05 MPS, 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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JS05 MPS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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