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HJ05 KJO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 123,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2021 122,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 122,298 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges and inner sidewall splitting

Fail 2 Nov 2020 116,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges and inner sidewall splitting

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,849 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,428 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,487 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,384 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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HJ05 KJO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ05 KJO, 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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HJ05 KJO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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