MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy Exhaust Rear Silencer (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Bottom Balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
EML Warning Lit on Dashboard
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Flange Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy Exhaust Rear Silencer (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (bordering excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Bottom Balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill,inner rear wheel arch and chassis leg areas
unable to check rear brake pads
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill,inner rear wheel arch and chassis leg areas
unable to check rear brake pads
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1of2 (2.4.G.2)
nearside registration plate dim
offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
offside headlamp poor image
slight bind on offside front brake
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear 1of2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe adjust arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1of2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyres sidewall cut no cords visible
offside headlamp image poor
slight bind on offside front brake
slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush and lower ball joint
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush and lower ball joint
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Handbrake travel
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Handbrake travel
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
tested when wet †slight bind n/s/f brake
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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V253 GPV is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 V253 GPV, 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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V253 GPV is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2000.
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