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N95 ERO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

170,074 mi
Last recorded170,074 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 ERO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 170,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 167,388 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 167,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both Sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Low coolant on pre check (radiator)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 160,615 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 160,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 153,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills Both Sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 153,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills Both Sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 146,428 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 146,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 138,439 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 138,439 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 131,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 131,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 124,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,419 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm but wearing on inner edge. 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but wearing on inner edge. 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,157 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,674 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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N95 ERO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N95 ERO, 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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N95 ERO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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