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DCZ 1552

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

995,234 mi
Last recorded995,234 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1552
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 995,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 91,003 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,360 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 80,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s rear tyre tread very close to limits

Pass 27 Mar 2010 74,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,574 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 69,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 64,832 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,598 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 49,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DCZ 1552 is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DCZ 1552, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 1552 registered?

DCZ 1552 is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is DCZ 1552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 1552 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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