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W265 PHT

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,839 mi
Last recorded169,839 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 PHT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 169,839 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

offside front fog light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2012 154,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 9 Nov 2011 143,064 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 132,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 132,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 123,055 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 111,298 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,144 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 101,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre low and bold on inner edge.

slight play in steering rack bush.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 94,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 79,564 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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W265 PHT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W265 PHT, 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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W265 PHT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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