Lexus logo

Lexus IS200

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

V71 ELRMOT history

V71 ELR is a grey petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,416 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,371 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V71 ELR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V71 ELR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 ELR was last recorded at 85,416 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 7,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,352 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,064 miles
Average per year
3,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,416 miles
  • 2025 – 78,352 miles
  • 2024 – 72,836 miles
  • 2023 – 67,758 miles
  • 2022 – 62,154 miles
  • 2021 – 58,810 miles
  • 2020 – 54,790 miles
  • 2019 – 53,106 miles
  • 2018 – 50,765 miles
  • 2017 – 49,050 miles
  • 2016 – 47,513 miles
  • 2015 – 45,966 miles
  • 2013 – 42,456 miles
  • 2012 – 31,660 miles
  • 2011 – 30,254 miles
  • 2010 – 27,877 miles
  • 2009 – 25,060 miles
  • 2008 – 23,452 miles
  • 2007 – 21,330 miles
  • 2006 – 18,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,416 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively All 3 at front of engine perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack is slightly seeping fluid

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,416 miles (+7,064)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    583060787130
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively All 3 at front of engine perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack is slightly seeping fluid

  2. Pass78,352 miles (+5,516)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    716384436907
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Both belts perished / cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,836 miles (+5,078)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,836 miles
    Test number
    439892468711
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,758 miles (+5,604)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    148966774361
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively both belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Worn/bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass62,154 miles (+3,344)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,154 miles
    Test number
    285219735556
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil over filled
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak from track rod end ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack, not excessive

  6. Pass58,810 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,810 miles
    Test number
    106765720897
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  7. Fail58,810 miles (+4,020)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,810 miles
    Test number
    315210913009
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  8. Pass54,790 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,790 miles
    Test number
    497843064805
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass53,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,106 miles
    Test number
    879837242534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  10. Fail53,106 miles (+2,341)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,106 miles
    Test number
    948920430294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  11. Pass50,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    857555035616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,765 miles (+1,715)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    980550373682
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,050 miles (+1,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    869631447297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,513 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    153962467034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,444 miles (+15)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,444 miles
    Test number
    922412828134
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating SIDE LIGHT DIM (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL SPLITS 215/45 17 W (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING
    • AdvisoryN/S/F BRAKE FLEX HOSE STARTING TO PERISH
    • AdvisoryN/S/F HEADLAMP OPAQUE
    • AdvisoryWEAR TO N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE

  16. Fail47,429 miles (+1,463)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,429 miles
    Test number
    850088615654
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass45,966 miles (+3,510)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    629686325445
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres cracking with sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on inner egde
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass42,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,456 miles
    Test number
    826861663158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,455 miles (+10,795)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    836751863197
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail31,660 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,660 miles
    Test number
    377676932109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyrte wearing slightly on inner shoulder.

  21. Pass31,660 miles (+1,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,660 miles
    Test number
    598736332145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyrte wearing slightly on inner shoulder.

  22. Pass30,254 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,254 miles
    Test number
    677909031345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,877 miles (+2,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    983097120395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass25,060 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,060 miles
    Test number
    820478529313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,452 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,452 miles
    Test number
    450702028338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    683908317386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    841628317307
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass18,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,771 miles
    Test number
    650247116349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 ELR

Does V71 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 ELR is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 ELR?
The MOT on V71 ELR is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 ELR done?
V71 ELR was recorded at 85,416 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,371 miles a year.
Has V71 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 ELR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V71 ELR 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 V71 ELR find?
V71 ELR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V71 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.