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W234 OCF

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

169,738 mi
Last recorded169,738 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 OCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 164,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlight aim pattern only just met

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various patches of rust underside but not holed

Pass 14 Jul 2022 158,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 158,082 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/sr low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 153,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 149,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 144,501 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 144,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 139,394 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 139,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 133,556 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 133,493 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 118,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 112,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,073 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 100,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 94,402 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 94,402 miles

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

Both front tyres splitting almost down to cords

Pass 4 May 2010 87,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,373 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,688 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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W234 OCF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W234 OCF, 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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W234 OCF is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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