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OJZ 5009

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 5009
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 105,866 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,866 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,299 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car appears to have been standing

n\s\f tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

o\s\r tyre has minor cut on inner wall

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,059 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n\s\f + o\s\r tyres have cuts on outer wall BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord

Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,380 miles

Oil leak

h/brake lights on in desh

n/s/f tyre damaged on wall

n/s/f w/arch cover in-secure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted

offside rear light damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2010 82,362 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted

offside rear light damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,342 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,342 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,057 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,328 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 66,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,255 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 62,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OJZ 5009 is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,982 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 OJZ 5009, 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 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJZ 5009 registered?

OJZ 5009 is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 1999.

Is OJZ 5009 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJZ 5009 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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