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BD05 TXY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,219 mi
Last recorded98,219 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,226 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 97,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 96,321 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside front (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low offside front (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,964 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,947 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front track rod end castle nut locking pin missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front has several cuts on the outside sidewall, but no showing cords

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,876 miles

front tyres wearing on edges................... alloy wheels damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,003 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,003 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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BD05 TXY 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 66.7%.

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 BD05 TXY, 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 BD05 TXY registered?

BD05 TXY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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