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V693 BFE

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,022 mi
Last recorded149,022 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 BFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 149,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 146,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 141,173 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and the nearside rear road wheels are slightly deteriorated

cut in the offside front tyre outer wall but not down to ply or cord

front brake imbalance near maximum limit

fuel tank filler neck corroded slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2013 141,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and the nearside rear road wheels are slightly deteriorated

cut in the offside front tyre outer wall but not down to ply or cord

front brake imbalance near maximum limit

fuel tank filler neck corroded slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2012 136,532 miles

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 136,532 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 132,656 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 132,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,540 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear no plate starting to seperate

Fail 17 Feb 2009 121,540 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ns rear tyre has small cuts to sidewall

rear no plate starting to seperate

Pass 29 Jan 2008 114,046 miles

both front tyres innet tread wearing

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 13 Feb 2007 105,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 95,269 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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V693 BFE is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V693 BFE, 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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V693 BFE is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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