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MK05 HWT

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 103,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

exhuaast system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs liped

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,124 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,432 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,946 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HWT is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

MK05 HWT is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is MK05 HWT safe to buy?

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