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MK05 HFZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,282 mi
Last recorded116,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 116,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,325 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 108,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bald on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,374 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,708 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 94,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis near rear axle mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2015 87,723 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Chassis near rear axle mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut, but no sords showing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,347 miles

misting of oil at bottom of engine and surrounding areas

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limtit, tread and outer wall cracking/poor

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and has cuts on inner wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and has cuts on inner wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,347 miles

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

misting of oil at bottom of engine and surrounding areas

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limtit, tread and outer wall cracking/poor

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and has cuts on inner wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and has cuts on inner wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 70,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a small cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

nearside rear tyre has a small cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 70,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a small cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

nearside rear tyre has a small cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,148 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 52,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,878 miles

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

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

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

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

front naer side wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,679 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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MK05 HFZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK05 HFZ, 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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MK05 HFZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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