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GK05 BBJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,336 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 85,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,409 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,351 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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GK05 BBJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK05 BBJ, 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 GK05 BBJ registered?

GK05 BBJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GK05 BBJ safe to buy?

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