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BL05 HCO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,881 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 66,881 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,341 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear inner arches corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 59,011 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear & Offside rear inner arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,866 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general rear suspension corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 83,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general rear suspension corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,450 miles

Inspect brakes with wheels removed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre is scrubbing on the inside

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheels need to be removed to inspect rear brake pads.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,537 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,763 miles

Slight damage to front number plate i would reccommend replacement.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,480 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 25,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,595 miles

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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BL05 HCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL05 HCO, 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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BL05 HCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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