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ECZ 2305

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,047 mi
Last recorded178,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 2305
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 178,047 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 177,725 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 177,414 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 176,946 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 153,657 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 145,359 miles

Both front rack ends

Engine management light

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both front (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 145,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front rack ends

Engine management light

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both front (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 129,363 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 129,363 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 117,591 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 117,591 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 109,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 105,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 101,855 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 101,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 96,530 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 96,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 90,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,877 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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ECZ 2305 is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ECZ 2305, 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 ECZ 2305 registered?

ECZ 2305 is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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