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MJ54 EKH

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,640 mi
Last recorded122,640 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 122,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,618 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 115,591 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 108,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section joint and middle section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushing (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))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 98,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 51,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,374 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,005 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 16,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 11,618 miles

front tyres low on inside edges

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,357 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 EKH 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 86.4%.

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 MJ54 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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