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Lexus IS200

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T85 BLRMOT history

T85 BLR is a green petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
153,926 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 BLR was last recorded at 153,926 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,914 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,926 miles
  • 2023 – 146,870 miles
  • 2022 – 140,743 miles
  • 2021 – 133,959 miles
  • 2020 – 127,249 miles
  • 2018 – 121,441 miles
  • 2017 – 115,634 miles
  • 2016 – 106,329 miles
  • 2015 – 93,914 miles
  • 2014 – 81,362 miles
  • 2013 – 69,205 miles
  • 2012 – 59,179 miles
  • 2011 – 54,253 miles
  • 2010 – 46,855 miles
  • 2009 – 39,235 miles
  • 2008 – 32,856 miles
  • 2007 – 31,243 miles
  • 2006 – 29,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,926 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp mount brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens scratched

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in area of cam cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,926 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,926 miles
    Test number
    240513830695
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp mount broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail153,914 miles (+7,044)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,914 miles
    Test number
    448285783247
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp mount broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,870 miles
    Test number
    380641494139
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail146,870 miles (+6,127)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,870 miles
    Test number
    444109405353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass140,743 miles (+69)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,743 miles
    Test number
    646068632582
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak in area of cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail140,674 miles (+6,715)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    157532556089
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing and wheel stud has been snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak in area of cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass133,959 miles (+6,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    531638888967
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass127,249 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,249 miles
    Test number
    289791895116
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal travel nearly at maximum

  9. Fail127,249 miles (+5,808)1 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,249 miles
    Test number
    558327273363
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal travel nearly at maximum

  10. Pass121,441 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    208301736808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail121,441 miles (+5,807)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    342160551283
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass115,634 miles (+9,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,634 miles
    Test number
    849155519474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,329 miles (+12,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    751567335318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,914 miles (+12,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    678205034476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight play wheel bearing/lower suspension joint (2.6.2)

  15. Pass81,362 miles (+12,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,362 miles
    Test number
    697287854310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    165641953336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,205 miles (+5,033)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    518580853313
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,172 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    277981693196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,179 miles (+4,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    696176882124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,253 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,253 miles
    Test number
    877070091155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,855 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,855 miles
    Test number
    471109580128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,235 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,235 miles
    Test number
    644954389185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,856 miles (+1,613)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,856 miles
    Test number
    893423998166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminating

  24. Pass31,243 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    204099667124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,188 miles
    Test number
    453090676125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 BLR

Does T85 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 BLR expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 BLR?
The MOT on T85 BLR expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 BLR done?
T85 BLR was recorded at 153,926 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 6,827 miles a year.
Has T85 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 BLR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T85 BLR 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 T85 BLR find?
T85 BLR passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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