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GD05 HHE

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

197,028 mi
Last recorded197,028 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 197,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 181,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 181,990 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 174,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 173,932 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 157,933 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 157,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUBFRAME SUPPORT BRACKET HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 142,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak from pump

Fail 30 May 2022 142,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak from pump

Pass 28 May 2021 126,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 126,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2020 111,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine covered in oil only just passed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 100,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering on min level

Fail 25 May 2019 100,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering on min level

Pass 18 May 2018 92,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 92,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 81,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear cv boots perished

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

Fail 20 May 2017 81,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear both rear cv boots perished

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

Pass 24 May 2016 67,413 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

rear brake discs pitted

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 May 2015 53,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,093 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 26,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,518 miles

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

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

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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GD05 HHE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GD05 HHE, 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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GD05 HHE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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