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GY05 HLJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 HLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 95,348 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,650 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/45/17/94Y (4.1.E.1)

heat shield loose on centre/cat section of exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,486 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,264 miles

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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GY05 HLJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY05 HLJ, 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 GY05 HLJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY05 HLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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