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V707 BFE

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,921 mi
Last recorded116,921 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV707 BFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 116,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,805 miles

Offside Front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint os wrack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disks corroded

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

exhaust blowing

Fail 6 Nov 2015 113,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill inner and outer (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint os wrack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disks corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering fluid low

Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering fluid low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,186 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,367 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,924 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,095 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,771 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 46,259 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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V707 BFE is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V707 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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V707 BFE is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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