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HG05 HUP

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,062 mi
Last recorded95,062 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,389 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 79,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 72,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,474 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 11 May 2013 62,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,600 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,243 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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HG05 HUP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

HG05 HUP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is HG05 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 HUP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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