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FT61 EXW

2012 Lexus IS200

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,458 mi
Last recorded152,458 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 152,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker damp with fluid

Rear brake discs corroded

coolant level low coolant leak poss pump

Fail 28 Aug 2024 152,450 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker damp with fluid

Rear brake discs corroded

coolant level low coolant leak poss pump

Pass 31 Aug 2023 151,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 151,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 150,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,761 miles

Nearside mirror broken

Fail 8 Jan 2021 144,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror broken

Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,141 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolent level low

engine covers & undersheilds fitted

oil level low

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,659 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner side wall ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

coolent level low

engine covers & undersheils fitted

oil level low

Fail 9 Jan 2019 126,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner side wall ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

coolent level low

engine covers & undersheils fitted

oil level low

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,532 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,226 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,791 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT61 EXW is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT61 EXW, 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 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT61 EXW registered?

FT61 EXW is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is FT61 EXW safe to buy?

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