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RJ05 RHV

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,948 mi
Last recorded62,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 RHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,526 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 52,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,764 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,334 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/perish minor at present.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,755 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 23,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,923 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,085 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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RJ05 RHV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RJ05 RHV, 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 RJ05 RHV registered?

RJ05 RHV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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