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DF05 BJO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,502 mi
Last recorded188,502 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 188,502 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 186,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 176,822 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 167,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 157,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 147,300 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 143,621 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 143,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 131,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,756 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 96,755 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2013 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,810 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,904 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,904 miles

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

rear brakes squealing

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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DF05 BJO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DF05 BJO, 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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DF05 BJO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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