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Lexus IS200

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y231 DBAMOT history

Y231 DBA is a blue petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2022.

Y231 DBA blue Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2023
Mileage
151,433 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 DBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 DBA was last recorded at 151,433 miles on 28 Dec 2022, 1,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,266 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,167 miles
Average per year
5,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,433 miles
  • 2021 – 150,266 miles
  • 2019 – 142,862 miles
  • 2018 – 130,207 miles
  • 2017 – 129,810 miles
  • 2016 – 128,823 miles
  • 2015 – 121,141 miles
  • 2014 – 109,841 miles
  • 2013 – 102,536 miles
  • 2012 – 97,165 miles
  • 2011 – 90,659 miles
  • 2010 – 81,464 miles
  • 2008 – 78,327 miles
  • 2007 – 76,129 miles
  • 2006 – 58,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,433 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,433 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,433 miles
    Test number
    745975206737
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass150,266 miles (+7,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,266 miles
    Test number
    319352137095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,862 miles (+12,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,862 miles
    Test number
    591473222137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,207 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,207 miles
    Test number
    931557021373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,191 miles (+381)3 dangerous2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,191 miles
    Test number
    455558746515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes deteriorated (2.2.A.1b)

  6. Pass129,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    780129072769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail129,810 miles (+987)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    193268455999
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part contacting with lower arm (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass128,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,823 miles
    Test number
    165265818215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Fail128,823 miles (+7,682)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,823 miles
    Test number
    219681635427
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part chaffing on rear lower trackrod (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low 4%+ (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass121,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,141 miles
    Test number
    926865105116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail121,141 miles (+11,300)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,141 miles
    Test number
    966495805189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass109,841 miles (+7,305)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,841 miles
    Test number
    736501984030
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorating

  13. Pass102,536 miles (+300)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    108972903162
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded

  14. Fail102,236 miles (+5,071)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,236 miles
    Test number
    617081083075
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded

  15. Pass97,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    118887082441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,165 miles (+6,506)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    478098982027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass90,659 miles (+9,195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,659 miles
    Test number
    418468381054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,464 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    831339860083
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass81,464 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    873219260053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,327 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    322183748235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,129 miles (+17,388)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,129 miles
    Test number
    803287567282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    950172896104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 DBA

Does Y231 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 DBA expired on 27 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 DBA?
The MOT on Y231 DBA expired on 27 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 DBA done?
Y231 DBA was recorded at 151,433 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2022, an average of 5,629 miles a year.
Has Y231 DBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 DBA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y231 DBA 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 Y231 DBA find?
Y231 DBA passed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4.

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