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W244 RFX

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,476 mi
Last recorded165,476 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 RFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 165,476 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 170,426 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 170,426 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 153,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,655 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 142,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,976 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & perished on inner tyre wall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler pipes corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 136,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 132,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 132,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 126,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 126,619 miles

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f wheel bearing not tested due to binding on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,449 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

over glass fitted to offside door mirror

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,475 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 113,417 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,853 miles

both rear undersills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

offside wiper starting to split

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 108,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear undersills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

offside wiper starting to split

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 104,427 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 104,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,035 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,272 miles

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

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

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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W244 RFX is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W244 RFX, 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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W244 RFX is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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