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V534 ETF

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,532 mi
Last recorded145,532 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV534 ETF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 145,532 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake has long travel

Fail 26 Nov 2025 145,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure offside (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake has long travel

Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,649 miles

Front/Rear Suspension components corroded.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 141,126 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 3 Apr 2021 141,126 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2018 138,836 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,405 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 133,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 125,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,308 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,693 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,733 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Sidewall damaged offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,643 miles

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

front wipers poor

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,507 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,722 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 75,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,090 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2007 68,952 miles

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

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,077 miles

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

slight damage to fuel tank at drain plug.

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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V534 ETF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V534 ETF, 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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V534 ETF is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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