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W369 UFO

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW369 UFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,752 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis, both sides (2.4.A.3)

all of rear suspension etc corroded

front tyres worn on inside edge

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,286 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

all of the rear suspension etc corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced o/s/r retaining washer rusted through (2.4.G.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

all of the rear suspension etc corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,263 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear suspension corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 107,263 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,059 miles

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

nearside front and rear brakes binding

waterpump drivebelt deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside front and rear brakes binding

waterpump drivebelt deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,009 miles

both front brake backplates loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake backplates loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance close to limit

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,534 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 93,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,053 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,511 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 79,509 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sump plug seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,762 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,201 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 68,129 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 55,198 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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W369 UFO is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W369 UFO, 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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W369 UFO is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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