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S24 BSF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,667 mi
Last recorded149,667 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 BSF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 149,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 134,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 131,663 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 115,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 115,126 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,508 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,850 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,850 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,541 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,046 miles

both front tyres have slight wear to inner and outer edges

the nearside rear tyre has a slight cut to the outer side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,351 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,071 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,298 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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S24 BSF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S24 BSF, 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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S24 BSF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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