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EJ05 BNY

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,207 mi
Last recorded123,207 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,207 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 110,573 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,685 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,087 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,537 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 73,251 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,775 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,558 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 36,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,132 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 27,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 BNY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ05 BNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 BNY registered?

EJ05 BNY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is EJ05 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 BNY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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