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MH05 BVW

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 BVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 125,900 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 114,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,235 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 110,232 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 104,229 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 99,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,680 miles

Rear outer sills both sides corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 87,097 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 79,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,665 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 77,661 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 75,547 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)

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

frount brake discs lipped

rear brake discs worn

unable to see rear brake pads

unable to test rear seat belts n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,040 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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MH05 BVW 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 82.6%.

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 MH05 BVW, 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 MH05 BVW registered?

MH05 BVW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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