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EJ05 BNO

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 84,690 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 82,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 81,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,041 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 72,518 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 61,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,980 miles

o/s rear service brake noisey in operation can not see rear brake pads to inspect

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,230 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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EJ05 BNO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EJ05 BNO, 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 EJ05 BNO registered?

EJ05 BNO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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