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YK05 BWA

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

164,920 mi
Last recorded164,920 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 164,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 160,121 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 148,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,136 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,898 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,519 miles

n/s/f tyre has split in side wall but not to cords

n/s/r tyre has split in side wall but not to cords

Pass 31 May 2011 47,739 miles

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

advise all 4 tyres slashed on side walls but no cords showing.

advise o/s/r brake disc pitted on inner face

Pass 7 May 2010 40,517 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,603 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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YK05 BWA 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 94.4%.

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 YK05 BWA, 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 YK05 BWA registered?

YK05 BWA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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