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Lexus IS200

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T501 MBCMOT history

T501 MBC is a black petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
169,134 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 MBC was last recorded at 169,134 miles on 11 May 2023, 11,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,478 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
11,656 miles
Average per year
7,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,134 miles
  • 2022 – 157,478 miles
  • 2019 – 156,717 miles
  • 2018 – 154,195 miles
  • 2017 – 153,768 miles
  • 2016 – 148,134 miles
  • 2015 – 143,481 miles
  • 2014 – 139,471 miles
  • 2013 – 132,489 miles
  • 2012 – 126,242 miles
  • 2011 – 109,448 miles
  • 2010 – 91,339 miles
  • 2009 – 67,902 miles
  • 2008 – 62,432 miles
  • 2007 – 55,655 miles
  • 2006 – 50,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,134 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,134 miles (+11,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,134 miles
    Test number
    721931080971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass157,478 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,478 miles
    Test number
    860215007133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail157,474 miles (+757)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,474 miles
    Test number
    313207654605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,717 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,717 miles
    Test number
    476588726638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,195 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,195 miles
    Test number
    899356352970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,768 miles (+5,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,768 miles
    Test number
    518992629533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass148,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    107671535001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,134 miles (+4,653)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    869182371359
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  9. Pass143,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,481 miles
    Test number
    828633343130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

  10. Fail143,481 miles (+4,010)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,481 miles
    Test number
    184955036913
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

  11. Pass139,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    139,471 miles
    Test number
    449209614331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,416 miles (+6,927)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,416 miles
    Test number
    565619714383
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass132,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,489 miles
    Test number
    826063413304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,489 miles (+6,247)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,489 miles
    Test number
    276743713301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass126,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,242 miles
    Test number
    559418412373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,242 miles (+16,794)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,242 miles
    Test number
    737368312383
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  17. Pass109,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    637219501385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail109,446 miles (+18,107)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,446 miles
    Test number
    289039001349
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    332089800328
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  20. Fail91,339 miles (+23,437)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    184909800304
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  21. Pass67,902 miles (+5,470)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,902 miles
    Test number
    192474509317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads close to limit

  22. Pass62,432 miles (+6,777)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    550573918375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,655 miles (+5,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    213989467232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail50,383 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    674112656277
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    891122756274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T501 MBC

Does T501 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 MBC expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 MBC?
The MOT on T501 MBC expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 MBC done?
T501 MBC was recorded at 169,134 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 7,124 miles a year.
Has T501 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 MBC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T501 MBC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T501 MBC find?
T501 MBC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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