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BV05 YTS

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,534 mi
Last recorded121,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 121,534 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 121,534 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 119,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 117,463 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 117,463 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,651 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 112,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,981 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 74,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 63,504 miles

STRONG ADVISE N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE BOLD/WORN

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear/worn

Pass 27 May 2013 55,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a slight tear on the sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,821 miles

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)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 12 Mar 2011 33,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,591 miles

rattle in exhaust

slight uneven front tyre wear

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,161 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 YTS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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