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W233 UOE

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,329 mi
Last recorded223,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 UOE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 223,329 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has general age related corrosion

Pass 22 May 2020 217,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 209,820 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Engine oil leak, but okay for Mot this year, undertrays restrict inspection

Front Both shock absorber struts have light misting of oil from their seals

Offside Front Lower wishbone balljoint dust cover weeping grease

Offside Mirror glass cracked, on outer edge

Rear Exhaust silencer fouling on towbar bracket

Vehicle underside/body sills/suspension and braking items showing corrosion/deterioration to their metal and rubber components, but not excessively at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2018 204,404 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 204,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 200,734 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deterioated, just showing correct beam pattern

Nearside Front shock absorber-slight misting of oil

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear N/S & O/S brake discs contact surfaces badly corroded

bonnet retaining clip broken

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow from centre to intermediate exhaust joint

Fail 26 Apr 2017 200,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front headlamp lenses deterioated, just showing correct beam pattern

Nearside Front shock absorber-slight misting of oil

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear N/S & O/S brake discs contact surfaces badly corroded

bonnet retaining clip broken

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow from centre to intermediate exhaust joint

Pass 14 Apr 2016 197,057 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 197,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 193,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 189,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 185,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 182,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 178,254 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 173,667 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 173,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 169,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 164,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 157,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 157,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 151,420 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 151,420 miles

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

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

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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W233 UOE is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W233 UOE, 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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W233 UOE is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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