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Y985 VDC

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,445 mi
Last recorded129,445 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 VDC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 129,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 125,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner and outer sill has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2018 119,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 116,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,721 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)

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,837 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 103,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,238 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pade wearing low

rear brake disc corroded on inner face

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,998 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 87,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 77,585 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 77,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,767 miles

Nearside Rear 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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Y985 VDC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y985 VDC, 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 Y985 VDC registered?

Y985 VDC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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