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RY54 UHJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 UHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 82,734 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,308 miles

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

handbrake lever has free play

Fail 24 Jan 2023 80,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever has free play

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,266 miles

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 74,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,734 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 68,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,048 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,001 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly lipped.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,081 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 49,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,720 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

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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RY54 UHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RY54 UHJ, 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 RY54 UHJ registered?

RY54 UHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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