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HG05 HSK

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,789 mi
Last recorded80,789 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,946 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,190 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,337 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,505 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 60,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2018 58,038 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2017 55,547 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 May 2016 53,314 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 53,297 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 51,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 51,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 48,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2012 45,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2011 44,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to bodycovers

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,451 miles

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to underbody covers

Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,080 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres very badly worn on iner edges advise replace urgent

rear tyres badly worn on iner edges advise replace

Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres very badly worn on iner edges advise replace urgent

rear tyres badly worn on iner edges advise replace

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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HG05 HSK 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 HG05 HSK, 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 HG05 HSK registered?

HG05 HSK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HG05 HSK safe to buy?

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