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BV05 YVB

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,433 mi
Last recorded117,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 117,433 miles

sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Apr 2025 111,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 99,519 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 87,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 86,443 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower front balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake pads wearing low-rear and front anti roll bar corroded-rear axle/mounting areas corroded-inner sills corroded-fuel tank cover corroded-under vehicle heavily corroded-

front brake pads wearing low-rear anti roll bar corroded-rear axle/mounting areas corroded-

under vehicle component's heavily corroded-front suspension arms corroded-front subframe corroded-flexi ferroles corroded-wishbone bushes perished-brake pipe corroded/covered-

Pass 11 Jun 2017 81,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,895 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,895 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,425 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,915 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 YVB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

BV05 YVB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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