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W403 LAU

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,883 mi
Last recorded114,883 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 LAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges all corroded/slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is at 1.7mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (the inner edge is also void of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is at 1.7mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (the inner edge is also void of tread ) 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,187 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 108,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,198 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,094 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,093 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s body damage

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,495 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,013 miles

Nearside 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)

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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W403 LAU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W403 LAU, 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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What year was W403 LAU registered?

W403 LAU is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W403 LAU safe to buy?

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