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EF05 HWJ

2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,156 mi
Last recorded39,156 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto58,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 39,156 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 39,156 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,491 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 34,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,865 miles

Front tyres waring on inside

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,722 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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EF05 HWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF05 HWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF05 HWJ registered?

EF05 HWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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