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W124 XTU

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

235,550 mi
Last recorded235,550 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 XTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 235,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 235,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 229,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lower inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 229,711 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lower inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 223,549 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack slight leak

The front exhaust mount is fractured

The rear subframe and suspension components are corroded

|Both rear lower inner sills and chassis legs are corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 223,549 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Steering rack slight leak

The front exhaust mount is fractured

The rear subframe and suspension components are corroded

|Both rear lower inner sills and chassis legs are corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 215,248 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 206,960 miles

All four tyre sidewalls are damaged

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are acceptable

Both steering rack ball joints have slight play

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 206,960 miles

All four tyre sidewalls are damaged

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are acceptable

Both steering rack ball joints have slight play

Pass 19 May 2014 198,638 miles

Both nearside tyres sidewalls are damaged and the rear has a nail in the tread

The nearside steering rack/tracking rod ball joint has play

Pass 13 Jun 2013 190,937 miles

o/s/f inner rack ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2012 181,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 170,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 156,324 miles

Both front tyres bald on the inner edges and both nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damages but no cords showing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 145,089 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 136,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 123,961 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,992 miles

spare tyre defective

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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W124 XTU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W124 XTU, 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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What year was W124 XTU registered?

W124 XTU is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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