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X981 FDW

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,007 mi
Last recorded62,007 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 FDW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 62,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 62,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 58,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged and filler in dent

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 58,752 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged and filler in dent

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 54,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged with filler in it (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,353 miles

front and rear lower suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,350 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,208 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,750 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 49,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,163 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,633 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 45,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend:- and noisy when turning steering (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,722 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,145 miles

tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,225 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,539 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,439 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,932 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 14,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X981 FDW is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X981 FDW, 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 X981 FDW registered?

X981 FDW is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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