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BF05 JCO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,391 mi
Last recorded122,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,291 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 117,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 98,804 miles

both front springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,351 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,879 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

rear brake discs corroded + slight drag on both rear wheels

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,400 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front pads low

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on underside of vehicle due to undershields fitted from front to rear of vehicle

light scratches on windscreen

n/s and o/s/r axle mount housings corroding

o/s/f mud flap insecure

rear axle corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2010 71,334 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on underside of vehicle due to undershields fitted from front to rear of vehicle

light scratches on windscreen

n/s and o/s/r axle mount housings corroding

o/s/f mud flap insecure

rear axle corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,519 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF05 JCO, 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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BF05 JCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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