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GY05 HMC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,464 mi
Last recorded1,464 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 1,464 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024
Fail 7 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,306 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2020 94,178 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Body has an unsafe modification No bumper fitted. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hit subframe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn button not identifiable. On right of dash.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers quickly when dip beam on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component modified, but not inappropriately Spacer has been fitted to increase steering lock (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers quickly when dip beam on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering component modified, but not inappropriately Spacer has been fitted to increase steering lock (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,954 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

no rear seat or seat belts

Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,954 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

no rear seat or seat belts

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,896 miles

N/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

Offside O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 51,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,574 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 30,449 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 HMC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY05 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

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

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