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V253 GPV

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,462 mi
Last recorded197,462 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 GPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 197,462 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 196,961 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 189,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 189,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2018 180,526 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 180,526 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 174,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 174,047 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 166,282 miles

slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush and lower ball joint

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 5 May 2016 166,279 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 156,617 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Fail 1 May 2015 156,617 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 144,001 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 143,953 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2013 129,065 miles

offside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,486 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 120,486 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2011 105,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 89,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,262 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,352 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 68,352 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2007 61,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 61,177 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 53,035 miles

tested when wet †slight bind n/s/f brake

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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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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