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GJ05 HFG

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 89,372 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2022 80,320 miles

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

Undertrays covering some components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 68,439 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,104 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 66,102 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,594 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 58,594 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,032 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,147 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,212 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2008 19,537 miles

Nearside 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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GJ05 HFG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GJ05 HFG, 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 GJ05 HFG registered?

GJ05 HFG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 HFG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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