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BV05 YUO

2005 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,461 mi
Last recorded102,461 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YUO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 102,461 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 102,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,799 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 99,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,227 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 96,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 93,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,221 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,789 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 81,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,252 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 76,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,199 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,517 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 71,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,601 miles

surface cracks in o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,648 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,112 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 YUO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

BV05 YUO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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