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W425 RCV

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,268 mi
Last recorded180,268 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 RCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 180,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension bush is pressed into bottom of hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension bush is pressed into bottom of hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine over heated whilst doing emission test.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 176,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 171,268 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2021 171,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2020 168,069 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 163,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 163,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 158,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 150,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,996 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 137,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 129,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 129,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,588 miles

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

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

advise offside track rod end gaitor weeping grease.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,727 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 96,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr brake disc coroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,917 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,410 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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W425 RCV is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W425 RCV, 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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W425 RCV is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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