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GY05 HNC

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,845 mi
Last recorded95,845 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,556 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,201 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 % (3.7.B.5b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BORDER LINE (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,201 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 % (3.7.B.5b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BORDER LINE (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre has a cut but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,112 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly scored

travel om parking brake

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,081 miles

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

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

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

OSR tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,801 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge just legal time of test advise replacement front discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 27,635 miles

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

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

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 HNC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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