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H12 BBG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,813 mi
Last recorded94,813 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 94,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 94,813 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,296 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 92,263 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,866 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 89,018 miles

Front brake discs lipped pads ok

exhaust joints corroded and weak

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly worn inner edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front rear trackcontrol arm inner bushes splitting

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread and wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise from o/s rear hub when spun

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,108 miles

n/s front tyre getting low in tread and wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre deteriorated in tread edges

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,689 miles

both front brake discs lipped and worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing and cracking in tread edges and deteriorated in sidewalls

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,120 miles

both front and N/S/R tyres cracking in treads and side walls

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both rear brake pads are low

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and N/S/R tyres cracking in treads and side walls

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both rear brake pads are low

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,099 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

both front tyres cracking in treads

child seats

rear brake pads appear low

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,840 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 67,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 63,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,537 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,352 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,307 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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H12 BBG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H12 BBG, 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 H12 BBG registered?

H12 BBG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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