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W237 MDK

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,606 mi
Last recorded181,606 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 MDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 181,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 177,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 174,749 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 174,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 164,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 153,970 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Aug 2013 142,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 142,273 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 125,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 117,398 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2009 110,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,179 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 102,727 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 102,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 78,361 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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W237 MDK is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W237 MDK, 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 W237 MDK registered?

W237 MDK is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W237 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W237 MDK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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