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X848 VDM

2000 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,789 mi
Last recorded153,789 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 VDM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 153,789 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 153,737 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 148,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 141,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 141,977 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 134,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,691 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,336 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 123,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,125 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 121,083 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outter sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,985 miles

n/s/r sill holed not affecting brakes/steering

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,619 miles

engine and floor covers obscure some components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise bonnet stay locating catch req will contact over price

Fail 31 Jul 2013 109,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise bonnet stay locating catch req will contact over price

Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 106,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,830 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,937 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,073 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 85,522 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,522 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,058 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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X848 VDM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 X848 VDM, 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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X848 VDM is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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