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SA05 JZL

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,399 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 80,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,818 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,410 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,229 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,350 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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SA05 JZL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SA05 JZL, 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 SA05 JZL registered?

SA05 JZL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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