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EF05 HWL

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and tyre wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,446 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 65,446 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,684 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 46,232 miles

F & R brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2009 36,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,769 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 HWL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HWL, 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 EF05 HWL registered?

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

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