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V53 FPH

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 FPH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 138,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,248 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 134,244 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 130,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 130,461 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 124,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 119,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,676 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,939 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 98,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 88,685 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)

Pass 7 May 2008 86,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 75,822 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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V53 FPH is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V53 FPH, 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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V53 FPH is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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