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DU05 BHU

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,405 mi
Last recorded53,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 53,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,171 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,073 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,311 miles

Coolant leak slight coolant leak from water pump Oring ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,576 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,834 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,762 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,042 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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DU05 BHU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU05 BHU, 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 DU05 BHU registered?

DU05 BHU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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