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V472 GNG

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,555 mi
Last recorded135,555 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 GNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,555 miles

Front front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 130,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 122,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

centre of windscreen scratched but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 29 Apr 2021 116,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty as vehicle been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outers at flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,800 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,184 miles

underside of body signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 102,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe flanges rusted and thin (7.1.2)

Suspension components heavily rusted

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when wheel spun by hand

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 101,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe flanges rusted and thin (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Suspension components heavily rusted

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when wheel spun by hand

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

passenger front door check strap broken but can still be opened/closed

underneath rear of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

passenger front door check strap broken but can still be opened/closed

underneath rear of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f flexible brake hose touching suspension and slightly marked

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,043 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,547 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,538 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2009 54,905 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn inner edge advise swap front to rear and check/adjust tracking

Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,869 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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V472 GNG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V472 GNG, 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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V472 GNG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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