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GY05 HNL

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,948 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 116,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,514 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,788 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 104,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,795 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside headlight washer jet requires attention soon

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,865 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,865 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,946 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f headlamp washer damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f headlamp washer damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,830 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre is close to wear bars

rear pads appear to be worn quite low.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,086 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,106 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,322 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,322 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,494 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 HNL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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