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HG05 WLA

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,619 mi
Last recorded83,619 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WLA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,619 miles

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

both headlamps opaque

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,321 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,321 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamps opaque

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamps opaque

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 70,591 miles

both headlamps opaque

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 64,739 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,589 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,223 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,182 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 54,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 49,101 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 49,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,819 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,510 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 WLA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLA, 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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HG05 WLA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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