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X959 OBN

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 OBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 134,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 128,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

THE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 19 Mar 2024 127,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 118,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 113,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,406 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,458 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 108,455 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2018 106,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 102,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 100,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 96,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,094 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 80,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,232 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,241 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,772 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,380 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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X959 OBN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 X959 OBN, 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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X959 OBN is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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