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W252 NBN

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 NBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 16 Mar 2023 82,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,501 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,931 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,852 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 70,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

slight smear nearside wiper

Fail 10 Mar 2016 70,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

slight smear nearside wiper

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,468 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,621 miles

o/s/r tyre worn bald inner and outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,897 miles

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

both n/s and o/s front tres worn bald inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,575 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 26,914 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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W252 NBN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W252 NBN, 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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W252 NBN is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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