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BV05 YVD

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,591 mi
Last recorded113,591 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YVD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,591 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 113,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 109,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,120 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,581 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 104,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,841 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired to a certain standard

Fail 10 Dec 2015 101,798 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,763 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 86,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,660 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,409 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre split round inner sidewall(not showing inner cord)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,385 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 10 Jun 2010 47,655 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 10 Jun 2010 47,655 miles

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

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 18 Jun 2009 38,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,822 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 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)

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 YVD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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