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V255 FSS

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,192 mi
Last recorded153,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 FSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 153,192 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all discs (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brakes back plates rusting.

headlamps slightly opaque.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 149,502 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,791 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both inner sills at rear rusting.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 142,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 139,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusted.

front subframe rear bushes perished.

offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 139,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusted.

front subframe rear bushes perished.

offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 135,077 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front lower wishbone bushes mountings perished.

exhaust system rusted.

Pass 22 May 2013 130,537 miles

front tye bar bushes perished.

both front track control arms inner bushes perished.

both rear tyres worn close to limit.

exhaust system rusting.

Pass 24 May 2012 125,634 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 120,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 113,020 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 113,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pads starting to wear thin

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link.

Slight travel in Brake pedal.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,236 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre on sidewall but not showing ply or cord

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise underbody kit fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2008 86,432 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise underbody kit fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,669 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condensation in offside front fog lamp unit (still working ok)

sweat at offside front shock absorber.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 76,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

condensation in offside front fog lamp unit (still working ok)

sweat at offside front shock absorber.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,939 miles

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

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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V255 FSS is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V255 FSS, 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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V255 FSS is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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