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MH05 FSJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 85,841 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 85,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,685 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 83,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,319 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 57,970 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 54,729 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 54,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 50,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 47,194 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 43,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 40,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,465 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,580 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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MH05 FSJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH05 FSJ, 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 MH05 FSJ registered?

MH05 FSJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is MH05 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 FSJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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