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J27 FTW

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 FTW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,124 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 115,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 113,769 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,059 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,615 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 190,573 miles

Both outer sill panels starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2019 190,548 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Both outer sill panels starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2018 190,277 miles

Front pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2017 186,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Stub axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 186,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Stub axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 182,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 177,340 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 177,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 172,550 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 172,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 164,459 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 164,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 159,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 159,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 149,453 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 149,146 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 149,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 138,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 94,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 111,123 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 110,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,622 miles

customer change the number plate to orginal ones

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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J27 FTW is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J27 FTW, 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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J27 FTW is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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