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W168 MFT

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,209 mi
Last recorded87,209 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 MFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,209 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml is on

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,303 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,321 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,591 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,844 miles

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

Offside rear wheel has slight restricted movement

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,633 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,796 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,796 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,586 miles

n/s/f brake binding

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,797 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,285 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 42,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W168 MFT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W168 MFT, 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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W168 MFT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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