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A5 JFB

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JFB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 112,559 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 112,558 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,455 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,181 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,476 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 95,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 94,208 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,678 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,187 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,723 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY.

NSR LOWER HUB BUSH SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,784 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,940 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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A5 JFB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A5 JFB, 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 A5 JFB registered?

A5 JFB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is A5 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 JFB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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