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BG05 BVL

2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,263 mi
Last recorded42,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto58,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

steering rack as slight movement in mounting bushes

Pass 25 May 2017 36,305 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 41,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper AND OFFSIDE WISH BONE BUSHES SPLIT

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 26 May 2016 41,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure RUBBER (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper AND OFFSIDE WISH BONE BUSHES SPLIT

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 May 2015 34,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack movment when rock with wheels on floor

Pass 22 May 2014 33,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 20 May 2013 31,669 miles

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

nearside front tie bar bush perished

offside front tie bar bush perished

Pass 28 May 2012 28,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

near side rear tyre worn on iner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on iner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 22,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,611 miles

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

rear tyres surface cracking in tread pattern

Pass 22 May 2008 14,380 miles

both rear tyres serface cracking in tread

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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BG05 BVL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG05 BVL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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