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RK05 XAJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,462 mi
Last recorded105,462 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 XAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 105,462 miles

Both rear lower inner sill panels beginning to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cv gaiter has slight seepage from inner clip

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 105,461 miles

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

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

Both rear lower inner sill panels beginning to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cv gaiter has slight seepage from inner clip

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 95,823 miles

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 95,165 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 95,165 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 92,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 87,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 78,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 73,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat , not allowing full adult belt inspection

Pass 20 May 2015 61,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall , no cords showing

Pass 20 May 2014 55,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection to seat belt

Pass 23 May 2012 41,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre sidewall [outer] cut but no cords visible

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on tread erea

Pass 16 May 2011 35,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,878 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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RK05 XAJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 RK05 XAJ, 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 RK05 XAJ registered?

RK05 XAJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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