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BF05 NCY

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,642 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,871 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 83,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,961 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 81,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 74,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,059 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,256 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 66,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,807 miles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Tyre Cut In Outer Sidewall But Not Exposing Cords Or Ply

Pass 18 May 2016 42,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 40,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,690 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,266 miles

Cut in side wall of nearside front tyre, but not deep enough to fail MOT

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,823 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,888 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 NCY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

BF05 NCY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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