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S3 RJY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 RJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,607 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,730 miles

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,660 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 74,623 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,104 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,540 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose above rear silencer

Pass 11 May 2010 36,854 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2009 28,812 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2008 20,161 miles

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

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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S3 RJY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S3 RJY, 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 S3 RJY registered?

S3 RJY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is S3 RJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 RJY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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