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GY05 HWG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 115,996 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underside and components corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 115,996 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underside and components corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 115,353 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside surface and components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion to suspension components.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 98,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion to suspension components.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 68,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 64,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,152 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and in poor condition on inner wall

Offside Front tyre perished and in poor condition on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre very perished and in poor condition on inner wall

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,039 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,787 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 HWG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

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

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