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MUI 5521

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,511 mi
Last recorded202,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 5521
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 202,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 200,649 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 200,649 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 198,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear lower ball joints have slight wear/play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 198,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear lower ball joints have slight wear/play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 195,293 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 193,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

all rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 191,419 miles

Front both steering tie rods have freeplay

Fail 3 Dec 2020 191,419 miles

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

Front both steering tie rods have freeplay

Pass 22 Nov 2019 189,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 186,213 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 185,066 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 171,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 154,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 141,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,316 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK END

Pass 6 Aug 2008 110,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,049 miles

n/s/rear tyre very close to min wear limit of 1.6m/m

Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,641 miles

Nearside 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)

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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MUI 5521 is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MUI 5521, 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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What year was MUI 5521 registered?

MUI 5521 is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is MUI 5521 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 5521 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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