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GK05 AHA

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,268 mi
Last recorded68,268 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 AHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,022 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,784 miles

Nearside headlight lens faded/dull

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Nearside headlight lens faded/dull

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,852 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking . worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,820 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking . worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,769 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 42,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,212 miles

offside front tyre feathered inside edge

offside front tyre reading 3mm tread depth

Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,367 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,174 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,174 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,182 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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GK05 AHA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK05 AHA, 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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GK05 AHA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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