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BF05 NCJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,072 mi
Last recorded165,072 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 165,072 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 5 May 2026 165,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2025 155,740 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 155,740 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 154,774 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 154,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 153,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 153,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 152,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 151,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 149,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 147,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 144,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 141,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2014 139,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 129,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 124,905 miles

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

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)

front wipers worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 124,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

bonnet wont lock secure

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,541 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,271 miles

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

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 NCJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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