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BF05 NCO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,639 mi
Last recorded85,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 82,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 78,255 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,822 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,175 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall tearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 23 May 2018 69,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 66,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,144 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,307 miles

Light scratches on screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 34,630 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 24,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,378 miles

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

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

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 NCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

BF05 NCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BF05 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 NCO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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