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R15 TFC

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,988 mi
Last recorded65,988 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 TFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,988 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 65,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,426 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 62,426 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,158 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 52,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,028 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play front stub axle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play front stub axle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,993 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,903 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,386 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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,195 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,497 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,508 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 37,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,715 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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R15 TFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R15 TFC, 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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R15 TFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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