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BV05 YVC

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,697 mi
Last recorded142,697 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,697 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 142,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 129,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 129,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 123,695 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Sep 2018 123,695 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON OUTER WALL

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 108,387 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bady repair to offside front

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,147 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 71,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads appox 50% worn

rear brake pads low

vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,097 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 YVC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

BV05 YVC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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