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M19 RLN

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,631 mi
Last recorded34,631 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 RLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 34,631 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 33,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 33,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 33,305 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,555 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r &o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 32,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r &o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 31,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 29,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 28,699 miles

both rear tyres cuts to sidewalls

Fail 15 May 2018 28,698 miles

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

both rear tyres cuts to sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2017 26,111 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r cuts to tyre sidewall

Pass 24 May 2016 23,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 20,713 miles

all 4 tyres are cut on sidewalls front tyres are very worn

Pass 1 May 2013 19,012 miles

all 4 tyres have damage to sidewalls rear tyres are very cracked front tyres are very worn

noise from handbrake

Pass 14 May 2012 17,403 miles

all 4 tyres are cut on sidewalls

front brake pads are worn very close to legal limit

n/s front tyre is worn to legal limit

Pass 17 May 2011 15,579 miles

all tyres are cut on sidewalls close to cords

Pass 5 May 2010 13,055 miles

tyres are cut on sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2009 11,155 miles

o/s rear and n/s front tyres are cut on sidewall

Fail 8 May 2009 11,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

o/s rear and n/s front tyres are cut on sidewall

Pass 22 May 2008 9,447 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 9,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear tyres are cut on sidewalls and very cracked in tread

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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M19 RLN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M19 RLN, 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 M19 RLN registered?

M19 RLN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is M19 RLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 RLN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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