2000 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · X488 AAE
2000 Lexus IS200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 172,179 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS200
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X488 AAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2026
- 172,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X488 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Lexus Is200 (X488 AAE) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower sill corroded/weake”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
X488 AAE Mileage History
- 29/07/2023150,147 mi
- 29/07/2024155,928 mi+5,781 mi
- 22/08/2024156,236 mi+308 mi
- 28/06/2025165,941 mi+9,705 mi
- 26/06/2026172,179 mi+6,238 mi
Average of roughly 7,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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