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Y943 VBE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,188 mi
Last recorded140,188 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 VBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 140,188 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,059 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,967 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,906 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2018 129,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

bonnet stay missing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,398 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 127,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,047 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 126,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 124,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,428 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 97,401 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 92,927 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen outside of the swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,575 miles

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

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

The parking brake operation is noisy indicating service is possibly due.The service brake rate of increase and decrease approximately equal.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y943 VBE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 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 Y943 VBE, 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 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y943 VBE registered?

Y943 VBE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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