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HJ05 UCD

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,238 mi
Last recorded149,238 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 149,238 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 11 Mar 2025 149,238 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,109 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 8 Mar 2024 140,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Mar 2023 130,723 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,643 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,929 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine bay and under body cover fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 25 Mar 2020 114,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine bay and under body cover fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,203 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not obscuring testable item from view

Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not obscuring testable item from view

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,411 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,411 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,811 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,811 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,491 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight front brake in balance on front brakes

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,491 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight binding on n/s/f

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,247 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,198 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,395 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on inner edge but not to the cords

Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cut on inner edge but not to the cords

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 UCD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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