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GY05 HNB

2005 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,299 mi
Last recorded137,299 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 HNB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,299 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,539 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 130,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,491 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 122,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 114,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,091 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,081 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,163 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 76,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,514 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,131 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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GY05 HNB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 GY05 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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