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W259 BFC

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 BFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 104,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,003 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,136 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 90,696 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,760 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2010 88,760 miles

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,067 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

screen wash leak offside front head light wash

Pass 23 Aug 2008 81,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 73,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 66,473 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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W259 BFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W259 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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W259 BFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W259 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 BFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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