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GY05 HKO

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

156,271 mi
Last recorded156,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 HKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 156,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 156,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 147,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 141,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2024 141,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 137,219 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 137,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 134,356 miles

Headlamp Lens deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2021 131,972 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 131,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2020 130,413 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2020 130,413 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2019 124,860 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 124,860 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 119,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2018 119,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2017 112,092 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot has slight leak

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2017 112,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot has slight leak

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2016 103,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2016 103,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 97,121 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2015 97,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,899 miles

All wheels are corroded.

Signs of coolant leaks from radiator and waterpump.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,899 miles

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

All wheels are corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Signs of coolant leaks from radiator and waterpump.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,760 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,760 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,741 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 39,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,526 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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GY05 HKO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 GY05 HKO, 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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GY05 HKO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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