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LR05 VZJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,430 mi
Last recorded66,430 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,472 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 59,472 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,930 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 53,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 48,042 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,300 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,729 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,389 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 37,389 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/ZR17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre close to legal mark

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,106 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to sidewalls but no cords showing 215/45/17

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,883 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,975 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,047 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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LR05 VZJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LR05 VZJ, 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 LR05 VZJ registered?

LR05 VZJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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