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W248 YKX

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,087 mi
Last recorded142,087 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 YKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 142,087 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,077 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 137,482 miles

Nearside Front fog light not woring

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil light on dash on dash

Fail 21 May 2019 137,482 miles

Nearside Front fog light not woring

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil light on dash on dash

Pass 16 May 2018 135,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 131,135 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 131,134 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 126,401 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 122,173 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 110,944 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 110,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,776 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 81,072 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 81,072 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 73,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2007 65,247 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 58,959 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 55,048 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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W248 YKX is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W248 YKX, 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 W248 YKX registered?

W248 YKX is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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