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NH54 WWJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,900 miles

underside of vech been welded and undersealed floor soft to the touch but not holed yet

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,761 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 88,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not attached (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms and tie rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 88,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and inner sill and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on rear most inner boot floor with in 30 cm of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush just passes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush just passes, suggest having these replaced asap. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sports suspension fitted .

Pass 3 May 2019 85,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 82,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 62,219 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 6 May 2014 50,728 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 26 Apr 2013 41,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 33,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper rubber split and offside wiper rubber split.

Fail 9 May 2012 33,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper rubber split and offside wiper rubber split.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,590 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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NH54 WWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NH54 WWJ, 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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NH54 WWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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