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Lexus IS200

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,988 cc

X79 VARMOT history

X79 VAR is a silver petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 215,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

X79 VAR silver Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
215,453 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 VAR was last recorded at 215,453 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,423 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
8,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,453 miles
  • 2023 – 212,182 miles
  • 2022 – 203,674 miles
  • 2020 – 203,586 miles
  • 2019 – 182,995 miles
  • 2018 – 167,151 miles
  • 2017 – 154,699 miles
  • 2016 – 146,273 miles
  • 2015 – 138,935 miles
  • 2014 – 122,098 miles
  • 2013 – 110,500 miles
  • 2012 – 105,076 miles
  • 2011 – 99,714 miles
  • 2010 – 96,362 miles
  • 2009 – 89,669 miles
  • 2008 – 78,318 miles
  • 2007 – 64,939 miles
  • 2006 – 55,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,453 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    215,453 miles
    Test number
    4061968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail215,423 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    215,423 miles
    Test number
    4049136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,182 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    212,182 miles
    Test number
    2458948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail212,121 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    212,121 miles
    Test number
    2457428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass203,674 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    203,674 miles
    Test number
    718680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail203,638 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    203,638 miles
    Test number
    582653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail203,586 miles (+20,591)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,586 miles
    Test number
    101383838854
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass182,995 miles (+15,844)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    182,995 miles
    Test number
    827619749515
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  9. Pass167,151 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    167,151 miles
    Test number
    341218454000
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor offside

  10. Fail167,151 miles (+12,452)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,151 miles
    Test number
    936872282205
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor offside

  11. Pass154,699 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,699 miles
    Test number
    540987471827
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail154,695 miles (+8,422)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,695 miles
    Test number
    891489028207
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass146,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,273 miles
    Test number
    287618232023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail146,273 miles (+7,338)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,273 miles
    Test number
    763429673375
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass138,935 miles (+16,837)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,935 miles
    Test number
    676144175160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,098 miles (+11,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    565200224080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,500 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,500 miles
    Test number
    145134223065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,076 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,076 miles
    Test number
    257163722098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,714 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    228394421050
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail96,362 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,362 miles
    Test number
    214341360046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass96,362 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,362 miles
    Test number
    640911160093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    262481049419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,668 miles (+11,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    164931849106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,318 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,318 miles
    Test number
    542509948132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,142 miles (+13,203)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    780714448133
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass64,939 miles (+9,345)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,939 miles
    Test number
    644973647158
    • NoteBoth front tyre getting low
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass55,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    734460656179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 VAR

Does X79 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 VAR expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 VAR?
The MOT on X79 VAR expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 VAR done?
X79 VAR was recorded at 215,453 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 8,535 miles a year.
Has X79 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 VAR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X79 VAR 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 X79 VAR find?
X79 VAR passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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