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MK05 HWS

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,723 mi
Last recorded113,723 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,723 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside mounting build up corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front + rear all component build up corrosion

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,414 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,608 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,635 miles

all sills corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 107,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

all sills corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,788 miles

both front tyres treads wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres treads worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,160 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,109 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 HWS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

MK05 HWS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is MK05 HWS safe to buy?

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