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MJ05 DVO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,856 mi
Last recorded122,856 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 122,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 118,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 118,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 114,545 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 114,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 108,657 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 108,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 102,371 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 94,454 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 94,454 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 88,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 85,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 79,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,301 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 75,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 70,261 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,498 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 54,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 54,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 50,233 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,556 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,576 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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MJ05 DVO 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 MJ05 DVO, 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 MJ05 DVO registered?

MJ05 DVO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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