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W42 WDM

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,156 mi
Last recorded137,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 WDM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,156 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 137,156 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 130,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 130,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 125,126 miles

lower covers

brake warning light on

front pipe heat sheild slightly insecure

offside front wheel starting to bind

rear diff starting to leak

rear pads starting to wear

sill covers

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2012 118,902 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 118,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,105 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear wheel bearings have slight freeplay

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight freeplay in offside rear lower arm

Fail 8 Jul 2011 111,104 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear wheel bearings have slight freeplay

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight freeplay in offside rear lower arm

Pass 14 Jun 2010 105,256 miles

lower covers fitted

minor slices to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2010 105,256 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

lower covers fitted

minor slices to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,576 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 99,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 93,435 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 93,435 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,564 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,564 miles

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

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

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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W42 WDM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W42 WDM, 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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W42 WDM is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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