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BV05 YTJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,795 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 109,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,920 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 100,920 miles

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

nail in n/side rear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,298 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,298 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 94,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,670 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,914 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,248 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 YTJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

BV05 YTJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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