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EF05 HWC

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,316 mi
Last recorded125,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 125,316 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,284 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 117,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,961 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,113 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 110,113 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,025 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 108,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,499 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 105,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,776 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 102,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,592 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,389 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,389 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,923 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,720 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 50,720 miles

Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,509 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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EF05 HWC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF05 HWC, 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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EF05 HWC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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