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MJ54 EKG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 EKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,440 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 116,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,841 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively at pass limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

battery clamp loose and negative terminal loose

both front headlamps crazed and reduced beam image

centre exhaust heat shield rattling

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 100,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively at pass limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both front headlamps crazed and reduced beam image

centre exhaust heat shield rattling

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,693 miles

Front front registration plate slightly damged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both discs corroded on inner edge (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both discs corroded on inner edge (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2016 85,857 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

front number plate damaged slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall to tread perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall to tread perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 76,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay retaining clip damaged

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 May 2014 76,288 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay retaining clip damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2013 62,871 miles

rear pads not clearly visable through carrier and wheel, possible wearing thin

Pass 25 May 2012 58,796 miles

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

slight bulge in offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,300 miles

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

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

o/s wiperblade splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,719 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,577 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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MJ54 EKG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ54 EKG, 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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MJ54 EKG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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