2005 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · NL05 CUX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 158,795 miles with no defects recorded. The history indicates a consistent pattern of maintaining compliance, as the owner successfully addressed issues immediately following previous failures. The recorded failures in December 2023 and December 2025 suggest minor mechanical adjustments or consumable-related failures that were rectified prior to the re-tests, reflecting a proactive approach to basic legal requirements. At 158,795 miles, this 21-year-old Lexus has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady, regular use, with 7,719 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 7,894 miles recorded between December 2024 and December 2025. This consistent interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seal degradation and internal corrosion in older Japanese machinery. While the MOT record is clean, the age and mileage necessitate a physical inspection of age-related components not covered by the annual test. A buyer should specifically examine the integrity of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of wear on this chassis generation. Given the high mileage, checking for brake caliper leaks and the condition of the rubber hoses is essential. It is also vital to inspect for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe mounting points to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the vehicle's age.