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HJ05 UBL

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,506 mi
Last recorded163,506 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 163,506 miles

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

Sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 163,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 149,899 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 149,899 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill coroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 130,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear pads not visible

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,930 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 121,930 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

washer fluid leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,793 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,877 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,836 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,561 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,467 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,245 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,828 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 35,696 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,937 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,608 miles

all 4 tyre edges wearing and damage osf tyre wall

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 UBL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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