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EF05 HWG

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,970 mi
Last recorded135,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 135,970 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged .

Offside Rear bumper cracked .

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn.

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 3 Jun 2017 135,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front sill damaged .

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear bumper cracked .

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn.

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

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,957 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 132,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover & under tray fitted

wiper blades not tested

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 120,514 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 113,339 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 107,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,585 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 HWG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF05 HWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 HWG registered?

EF05 HWG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is EF05 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 HWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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