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HJ05 KLF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,547 mi
Last recorded84,547 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 84,547 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 84,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,661 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 83,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,565 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 82,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,395 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,878 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,554 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,045 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 79,045 miles

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,512 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,105 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,862 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 KLF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HJ05 KLF, 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 KLF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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