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HJ05 UBU

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,627 mi
Last recorded182,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 182,627 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 180,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 177,324 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 177,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 162,190 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 162,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,898 miles

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn and cracking

both rear tyres cracking

cannot see rear pads

Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,898 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn and cracking

both rear tyres cracking

cannot see rear pads

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,208 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,631 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 UBU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

HJ05 UBU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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