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MW54 HKM

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,276 mi
Last recorded122,276 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HKM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,276 miles

Offside Rear inner bumper support corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 122,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner bumper support corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,015 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

unable to full inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 24 Sep 2024 109,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

unable to full inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,962 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 95,639 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,005 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 94,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,894 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,021 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,001 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,409 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,014 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 63,967 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise tracking due to tyre and suspension/tyre adviseries

Pass 15 Dec 2012 63,967 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise tracking due to tyre and suspension/tyre adviseries

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,545 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,322 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,368 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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MW54 HKM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MW54 HKM, 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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MW54 HKM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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