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BG04 LEX

2005 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,334 mi
Last recorded50,334 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,474 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,712 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,915 miles

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber seal slightly leaking (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,846 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber seal has failed (2.7.3)

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber seal slightly leaking (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,778 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,834 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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BG04 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BG04 LEX, 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 BG04 LEX registered?

BG04 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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