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AP05 HKA

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,532 mi
Last recorded153,532 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 153,532 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion not excessive

Pass 23 Jul 2024 141,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 131,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 118,338 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,837 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 111,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,439 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,867 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,078 miles

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offside rear tyre inner edge is badly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,942 miles

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

both front discs lipped.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,444 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HKA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP05 HKA, 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 AP05 HKA registered?

AP05 HKA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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