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BV05 YCW

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,933 mi
Last recorded81,933 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YCW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 81,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 81,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engone management light is on.

Fail 14 May 2016 74,474 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engone management light is on.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,733 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 48,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,919 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 17,682 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 6,369 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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BV05 YCW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV05 YCW, 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 BV05 YCW registered?

BV05 YCW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 YCW safe to buy?

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