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W122 NJB

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 NJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 147,228 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 145,563 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 144,296 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 142,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 136,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front unable to check wheel bearing fully because of bind

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 132,203 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 132,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 129,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven when being applied

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven when being applied

Pass 23 May 2016 124,469 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 121,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,711 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 98,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front bumper damaged and insecure on n/s

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,396 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2009 88,396 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 55,968 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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W122 NJB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W122 NJB, 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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W122 NJB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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