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W246 BFC

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,976 mi
Last recorded174,976 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 BFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 174,976 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 174,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 157,880 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 157,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 144,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,637 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,839 miles

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

both front wipers slightly smeary

coolant level close to min mark

damage to nearside outer lower sill

slight corrosion to offside rear lower inner door shut sill

slight corrosion to rear of under vehicle chasis floor pan

spare tyre worn thin

Fail 30 Dec 2011 88,839 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly smeary

coolant level close to min mark

damage to nearside outer lower sill

offside front side light bulb dim

slight corrosion to offside rear lower inner door shut sill

slight corrosion to rear of under vehicle chasis floor pan

spare tyre worn thin

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,268 miles

heavy damage to n/s sill

Fail 22 Dec 2010 81,265 miles

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

all other tyres well worn

font brake pads very low

heavy damage to n/s sill

rear pads look low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,540 miles

o/s/f shock slightly damp.all brake pads low,o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge,rear tyres low,heavy damage to n/s sill

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,474 miles

drive belts loose

n/s front sus noisey

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 130,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 101,052 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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W246 BFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W246 BFC, 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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W246 BFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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