MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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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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What year was MK05 HFZ registered?
MK05 HFZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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