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MJ05 DVP

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 72,717 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake a 70% lower

Fail 15 Jan 2026 72,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake a 70% lower

Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,234 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,341 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,966 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 45,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 40,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody/Chassis/Suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 38,159 miles

Corrosion on underbody/chassis

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 36,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,219 miles

leak at steering rack component

Pass 10 May 2013 32,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,101 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2011 29,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 11,726 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 DVP 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 94.7%.

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 MJ05 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

MJ05 DVP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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