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BF05 JBE

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Fail 7 Jul 2022 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity ALL (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,380 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,380 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,877 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,298 miles

under guards fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under guards fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 32,246 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,155 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Feb 2009 23,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,102 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 JBE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

BF05 JBE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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