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W153 ULD

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,973 mi
Last recorded164,973 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 ULD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 164,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between front pipe and centre section flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Battery terminal loose (earth)

N/s and o/s rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of structual component

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

Nearside Wiper blade split slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear chassis and suspension components show signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 162,293 miles

Slight play rack knuckles.

Slight play rear hub bushs.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 162,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Slight play rack knuckles.

Slight play rear hub bushs.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 161,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 159,296 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 152,745 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 152,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 148,870 miles

Slight play n/s/f rack knuckle.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,950 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 141,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 131,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 123,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check rear brake pads

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to plastic floor cover fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 123,488 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check rear brake pads

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2008 117,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 91,695 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 91,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W153 ULD is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W153 ULD, 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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W153 ULD is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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