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SM05 HTL

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,697 miles

genrel corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,009 miles

superficial corrosion on underside but not to excess

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,707 miles

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not excess

Pass 10 May 2023 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the n/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting bracket heavily corroded...almost to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill covered with some sealant or other material preventing proper assessment of its condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting bracket heavily corroded...almost to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill covered with some sealant or other material preventing proper assessment of its condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroding almost to excess at parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear sub-frame mounting prescribed areas... corroding almost to excess at parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension heavily corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the n/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting bracket heavily corroded...almost to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill covered with some sealant or other material preventing proper assessment of its condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting bracket heavily corroded...almost to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub-frame mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill covered with some sealant or other material preventing proper assessment of its condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroding almost to excess at parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear sub-frame mounting prescribed areas... corroding almost to excess at parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 57,873 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 57,873 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 55,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,838 miles

Rear brake discs inner facings corroded

both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 May 2017 50,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,121 miles

front registration plate slightly cracked

rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2013 40,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,698 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs scored

Pass 20 May 2009 28,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,783 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner treads

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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SM05 HTL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SM05 HTL, 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 SM05 HTL registered?

SM05 HTL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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