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N5 PNP

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,948 mi
Last recorded55,948 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 PNP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 55,948 miles

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

surface rust rear axle

Fail 16 Jan 2026 55,948 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working cannot hear pump (3.5 (a))

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

headlamps misty

surface rust rear axle

suspect rear pads low (hard to see)

Pass 24 Jan 2025 54,719 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,449 miles

Offside Rear Outer some corrosion to sill

Fail 22 Jan 2024 52,449 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer some corrosion to sill

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 29,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 22,548 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 22,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 12,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 12,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 12,110 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 11,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 10,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight outer wall damage to the nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,088 miles

slight outer wall damage to the nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,640 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 6,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,872 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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N5 PNP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N5 PNP, 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 N5 PNP registered?

N5 PNP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is N5 PNP safe to buy?

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