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A8 GHX

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,735 mi
Last recorded100,735 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,088 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,595 miles

sills slightly corroded.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Fail 8 Jul 2021 93,593 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

sills slightly corroded.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,148 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 92,148 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,428 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,654 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,546 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 60,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,994 miles

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges - close to legal limit

Fail 16 Jul 2012 53,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges - close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,091 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,393 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,134 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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A8 GHX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A8 GHX, 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 A8 GHX registered?

A8 GHX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is A8 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GHX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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