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W143 SFM

2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,714 mi
Last recorded119,714 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto92,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 SFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 119,714 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 119,501 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 103,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 103,637 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 86,318 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 86,318 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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W143 SFM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 92,620 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W143 SFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W143 SFM registered?

W143 SFM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W143 SFM safe to buy?

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