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HD05 DFF

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,258 mi
Last recorded118,258 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 DFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 118,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 112,396 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner wheel arch flexing when pressed but not holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 68,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 66,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,652 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,894 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 31,883 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,031 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside handbrake has slight fluctuation time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims fitted to the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,909 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

both rear tyres worn slightly unevenly

trims fitted to the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,128 miles

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,183 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

floorpan covered in plastic trims unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2008 16,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Covers over inner wings & off side and nearside floors, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,884 miles

Covers over inner wings & off side and nearside floors, not allowing full inspection

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

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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HD05 DFF 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 HD05 DFF, 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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HD05 DFF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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