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BV54 SJY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 SJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 161,726 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 159,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 225 45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and disc surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine cover fitted

underside and rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2015 159,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 225 45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and disc surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine cover fitted

underside and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2014 154,636 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 154,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 146,965 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 139,521 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 139,521 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 127,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 113,587 miles

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

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

objects removed from interior mirror

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,449 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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BV54 SJY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV54 SJY, 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 BV54 SJY registered?

BV54 SJY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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