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DF05 BWU

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,386 mi
Last recorded171,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 171,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 171,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2022 166,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 161,352 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 156,141 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 133,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2017 132,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 121,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush THE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO BE SEEN, TO BE CHECKED

Fail 24 Oct 2015 121,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush THE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO BE SEEN, TO BE CHECKED

Fail 1 May 2014 112,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 112,096 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BWU 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 DF05 BWU, 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 DF05 BWU registered?

DF05 BWU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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