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HG54 EKL

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,497 mi
Last recorded78,497 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 EKL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,497 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 78,443 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 72,441 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 64,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,815 miles

Nearside Rear has cut in side wall [not showing cords ]

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 54,815 miles

Nearside Rear has cut in side wall [not showing cords ]

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,881 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,018 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 41,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,963 miles

brake pads half worn front and rear

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,593 miles

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,393 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,489 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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HG54 EKL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG54 EKL, 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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HG54 EKL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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