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BF05 HZT

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 87,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 85,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,414 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 82,414 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (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 Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 75,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 75,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,170 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 73,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,694 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 71,694 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,260 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,480 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,330 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber misting

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front shock absorber misting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 50,366 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber misting

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front shock absorber misting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,387 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,561 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,801 miles

front tyres worn / wearing on iner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,703 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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BF05 HZT is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 BF05 HZT, 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 BF05 HZT registered?

BF05 HZT is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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