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BV05 YUR

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 104,081 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,561 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,470 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,105 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,554 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,285 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 54,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,167 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 44,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,907 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 18,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres almost bald at inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres almost bald at inner edges.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,956 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 YUR is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

BV05 YUR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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