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MJ05 NXB

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,894 mi
Last recorded160,894 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 NXB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 160,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 151,541 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens cloudy but beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 144,391 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps cloudy but light output not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 144,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower back bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps cloudy but light output not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 137,282 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens cloudy but beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped/squealing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear couldn't see pads?

Fail 6 Sep 2022 129,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped/squealing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear couldn't see pads?

Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,640 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens cloudy but light output not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also wearing unevenly on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,755 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,759 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,755 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,487 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 53,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,245 miles

front discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 1 May 2014 45,239 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,772 miles

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

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

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 NXB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NXB, 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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MJ05 NXB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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