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W521 EFC

2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto92,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 EFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 118,989 miles

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

damage to off side rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2008 118,989 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

damage to off side rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2007 111,822 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 111,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 105,837 miles

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

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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W521 EFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W521 EFC, 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 W521 EFC registered?

W521 EFC is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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