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BV05 YTB

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YTB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,460 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,978 miles

E M L lamp on

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

diff oil leak

offside rear tyre worn more to inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E M L lamp on

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

diff oil leak

offside rear tyre worn more to inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,057 miles

crack in windscreen on nearside

diff oil leak

offside wiper smearing slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,977 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2013 43,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 37,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre wear low oninner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 37,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre wear low oninner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 32,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 27,807 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 27,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre staring to perish in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight split offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 9 May 2009 23,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

wipers are worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,312 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 YTB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YTB, 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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BV05 YTB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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