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HJ05 UBV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 106,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,134 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 102,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,925 miles

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

headlights show blue tinge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,925 miles

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

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

headlights show blue tinge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,489 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 UBV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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