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V325 KGX

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,279 mi
Last recorded168,279 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV325 KGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 168,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 162,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 157,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 151,775 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 151,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 143,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 143,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 136,472 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

screw in the o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 28 Jan 2011 129,631 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 129,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 120,200 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low bald on the edges

Fail 28 Jan 2010 34,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre treads wearing low bald on the edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,817 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 109,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,473 miles

SOME PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WHEN BARRED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,575 miles

LARGE GOUGE IN O/S/R TYRE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,970 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEEP CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2006 75,970 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE DEEP CUTS IN THE INNER SIDEWALLS AS FITTED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V325 KGX is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V325 KGX, 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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What year was V325 KGX registered?

V325 KGX is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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