2005 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · DE05 PVL

The Lexus IS200 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 15 January 2026 at 158,061 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle carries a clean advisory and defect record at every test, and the latest pass shows no outstanding mechanical concerns. Prior to that, the test on 22 October 2025 recorded a fail at 158,056 miles yet listed no defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical refusal rather than a fault-driven failure. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year. The records show 128,490 miles in October 2022, rising to 139,926 by October 2023, 147,813 by October 2024, and 158,056 by October 2025. The jump between the October 2025 fail and the January 2026 pass covers only five miles, confirming the car was barely driven across that period. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the sequence. The sparse MOT data gives the buyer little to act on from a fault history perspective, as testers flagged no suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues at any stage. The unexplained fail with zero defects warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason, since it may relate to documentation or a recalled item rather than wear. In person, the buyer should still verify structural integrity underneath for age-related rust, inspect coil springs and binding calipers given the mileage, and confirm tyre tread and wiper condition. The clean record suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but a 158,000-mile 2005 chassis deserves a physical inspection beyond the paper trail.