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MK05 HGC

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,752 mi
Last recorded68,752 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 68,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread but no cords exposed

Fail 9 Sep 2017 50,481 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,248 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,458 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,172 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 HGC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK05 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

MK05 HGC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 HGC safe to buy?

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