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HJ05 UBN

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,064 mi
Last recorded164,064 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 164,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall, On limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall, On limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in offside wiper linkage

Pass 11 Feb 2025 157,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill, inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill, inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in offside front windscreen wiper mechanism

Fail 11 Feb 2025 157,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill, inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill, inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in offside front windscreen wiper mechanism

Pass 15 Feb 2024 152,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 152,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 146,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 146,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 138,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 124,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,760 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,580 miles

Offside rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 80,017 miles

both rear tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,033 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,492 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,813 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 UBN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UBN, 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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What year was HJ05 UBN registered?

HJ05 UBN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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