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W231 EJO

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,186 mi
Last recorded153,186 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 EJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 153,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 140,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 127,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 114,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,598 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,486 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 112,486 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 112,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill,inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,448 miles

Both rear sills corroded, inner and outer

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,260 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,419 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion in both rear sills

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,266 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,710 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 89,710 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,570 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,713 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,713 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,223 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,679 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 55,546 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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W231 EJO is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W231 EJO, 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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W231 EJO is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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