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W174 MFT

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,920 mi
Last recorded142,920 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 MFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,920 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 142,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 138,368 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 138,368 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 134,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 124,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 117,620 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 117,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 111,233 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 108,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 108,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 101,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 95,488 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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W174 MFT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W174 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 W174 MFT registered?

W174 MFT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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