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Lexus IS200

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y288 KAUMOT history

Y288 KAU is a silver petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

Y288 KAU silver Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,330 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 KAU was last recorded at 147,330 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,714 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,330 miles
  • 2025 – 145,714 miles
  • 2024 – 142,006 miles
  • 2023 – 139,456 miles
  • 2022 – 136,151 miles
  • 2021 – 132,168 miles
  • 2020 – 128,194 miles
  • 2019 – 123,925 miles
  • 2018 – 119,110 miles
  • 2017 – 111,705 miles
  • 2015 – 106,306 miles
  • 2014 – 99,244 miles
  • 2013 – 93,509 miles
  • 2011 – 85,529 miles
  • 2010 – 77,950 miles
  • 2009 – 72,247 miles
  • 2008 – 65,176 miles
  • 2007 – 58,517 miles
  • 2006 – 50,954 miles
  • 2005 – 44,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,330 miles (+1,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,330 miles
    Test number
    763309027829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass145,714 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,714 miles
    Test number
    524667765668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,006 miles (+2,550)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,006 miles
    Test number
    777625242316
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass139,456 miles (+3,305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,456 miles
    Test number
    408970889537
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,151 miles (+3,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,151 miles
    Test number
    894771442800
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass132,168 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,168 miles
    Test number
    762901990421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,194 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    972949783806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,925 miles (+4,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,925 miles
    Test number
    951663943910
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass119,110 miles (+7,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    870764718905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad on the legal limit
  10. Pass111,705 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,705 miles
    Test number
    921930556578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,306 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    656164125026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,244 miles (+5,735)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,244 miles
    Test number
    895851414005
    • NoteAdvise both front bottom ball joints
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads
    • NoteAdvise offside rear shock slight leak
  13. Pass93,509 miles (+7,980)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,509 miles
    Test number
    167263303425
    • NoteAdvise both front bottom ball joints
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre nearing limits
  14. Pass85,529 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,529 miles
    Test number
    719528141369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,950 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    794684940351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,247 miles (+7,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,247 miles
    Test number
    803047739380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass65,176 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    604873738329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    750654637317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,517 miles (+7,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    763774137337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass50,954 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    552281436321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    580376835337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 KAU

Does Y288 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 KAU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 KAU?
The MOT on Y288 KAU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 KAU done?
Y288 KAU was recorded at 147,330 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has Y288 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 KAU has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2007.
Has the mileage on Y288 KAU 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 Y288 KAU find?
Y288 KAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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