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BG05 GWP

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,960 mi
Last recorded118,960 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,960 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,121 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front oil cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,188 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 87,565 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 82,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 82,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2013 78,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,451 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2011 64,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 59,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,003 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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BG05 GWP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG05 GWP, 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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BG05 GWP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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