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GY05 HLZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,052 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,613 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 88,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,153 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,737 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 74,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,794 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,381 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,589 miles

all 4 tyres worn badly on iner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,876 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 HLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

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

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