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AP05 HJN

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,988 miles

Front discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear exhaust hitting subframe

Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear exhaust hitting subframe

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,370 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

n/s rear & n/s front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,370 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

n/s rear & n/s front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked but still secure and legible

o/s parking brake cable outer casing split but still secure and servicable

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,700 miles

both rear brake disc inner surfaces pitted

rear brakes noisey on roadtest

Fail 20 Jun 2011 41,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake disc inner surfaces pitted

rear brakes noisey on roadtest

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,593 miles

front & rear tyres outer edges worn

Fail 24 Jun 2008 15,022 miles

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

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

advisory both front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,022 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered on edges

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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AP05 HJN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP05 HJN, 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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AP05 HJN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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