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W171 MFT

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,136 mi
Last recorded205,136 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 MFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 205,136 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 205,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 200,184 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 200,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 197,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 195,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 192,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 192,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 177,919 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 177,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 170,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 167,258 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 158,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 158,863 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 149,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 141,512 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 141,512 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 125,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 116,413 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 116,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 109,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,399 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 90,894 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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W171 MFT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W171 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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What year was W171 MFT registered?

W171 MFT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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