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W317 LJF

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 LJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,559 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under body and components coated in sealant

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,627 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,718 miles

Corrosion started on rear inner sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,103 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion started on inner sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,103 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion started on inner sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 110,092 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack leaking slightly

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,642 miles

Corrosion started around rear subframe mounts

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,987 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 107,974 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,515 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,515 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,775 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 100,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,658 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,847 miles

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

n/s raer inner brake disc rusty

o/s rear brake slightly uneaven

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,979 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,909 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 71,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W317 LJF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W317 LJF, 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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W317 LJF is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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