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LF54 FGJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

200,313 mi
Last recorded200,313 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 200,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 189,423 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 189,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 180,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 168,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 140,467 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 140,467 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 133,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 126,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,798 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 116,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,589 miles

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Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,564 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,243 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,736 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 65,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,557 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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LF54 FGJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LF54 FGJ, 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 LF54 FGJ registered?

LF54 FGJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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