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W203 JVT

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 JVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,456 miles

Coolant leak coolant leak/staining in area of water pump ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner and outer sill corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play o/s/f inner track rod joint ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower spare wheel well corodded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes worn and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate cable tied on (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 111,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f tyre is a different size (215/45 zr17) to all others (225/40 zr18) (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak coolant leak/staining in area of water pump ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner and outer sill corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play o/s/f inner track rod joint ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower spare wheel well corodded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes worn and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate cable tied on (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 104,431 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,169 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,464 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 80,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,464 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Dec 2013 76,730 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,963 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 72,963 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,643 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 49,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2009 49,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,529 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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W203 JVT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W203 JVT, 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 W203 JVT registered?

W203 JVT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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