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M40 JOG

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,289 mi
Last recorded155,289 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 JOG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 155,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door safety strap insecure

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2024 155,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door safety strap insecure

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,326 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked but not emitting any white light

Offside Rear tail lamp lens damaged but not emitting any white light

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 150,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked but not emitting any white light

Offside Rear tail lamp lens damaged but not emitting any white light

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 144,800 miles

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

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

steering judder on rotating

Fail 13 Oct 2022 144,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Slight stiffness from rotating steering wheel

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 137,470 miles

Battery clamp loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescibed area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 137,470 miles

Battery clamp loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Brake pad pin holding clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescibed area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS/ lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 130,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS/OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS/ lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 130,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 130,665 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 128,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 127,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 125,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,089 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,089 miles

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

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 121,733 miles

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

Oil leaking from transmission/prop shaft seal. Recommend repair/replace at authorised dealer.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 121,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaking from transmission/prop shaft seal. Recommend repair/replace at authorised dealer.

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 119,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 116,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 110,377 miles

Noted efficiency of offside windscreen washer could be improved.

Noted front registration plate could be better fixed.

Noted tyre pressures appear low offside front and rear.

Observation- Differing tyre types at each roadwheel, Speed ratings differing at same.

Parking brake lever travel exceeds manufacturers original design specification.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,535 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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M40 JOG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 100,365 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 M40 JOG, 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 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M40 JOG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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