
Lexus IS200
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc
Y296 ESGMOT history
Y296 ESG is a black petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 91,689 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,386 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 ESG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- IS200
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y296 ESG was last recorded at 91,689 miles on 27 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Feb 2023: 91,689 miles, lower than 190,948 miles on 1 Mar 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 190,948 miles · 1 Mar 2022
- Average per year
- 1,386 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 91,689 miles
- 2022 – 190,948 miles
- 2020 – 189,602 miles
- 2019 – 186,282 miles
- 2018 – 175,176 miles
- 2017 – 167,291 miles
- 2016 – 155,816 miles
- 2015 – 147,438 miles
- 2014 – 139,132 miles
- 2013 – 131,484 miles
- 2012 – 120,995 miles
- 2011 – 113,784 miles
- 2010 – 105,334 miles
- 2009 – 95,549 miles
- 2008 – 88,479 miles
- 2007 – 80,877 miles
- 2006 – 68,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Numerous areas of corrosion including components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail91,689 miles (-99,259)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,689 miles
- Test number
- 1672819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,948 miles (+1,346)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 190,948 miles
- Test number
- 582545135008
- AdvisoryHeadlamp image faded both lamps
Pass189,602 miles (+83)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 189,602 miles
- Test number
- 454492812151
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust jionts (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake caliper corroded pines worn
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on under body
Fail189,519 miles (+3,237)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,519 miles
- Test number
- 239600740630
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis & suspension have heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryHeadlights fogged , but patterns visable
Pass186,282 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 186,282 miles
- Test number
- 409325738054
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNumerous areas of corrosion including components
Fail186,271 miles (+11,095)1 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,271 miles
- Test number
- 152312807900
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers and windscreen not checked (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryNumerous areas of corrosion including components
Pass175,176 miles (+7,885)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 175,176 miles
- Test number
- 597916689495
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to suspension components
Pass167,291 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 167,291 miles
- Test number
- 560317627016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv gaiter perished
- AdvisoryUnder body and corrosion present
Fail167,291 miles (+11,475)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,291 miles
- Test number
- 291558911674
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv gaiter perished
- AdvisoryUnder body and corrosion present
Pass155,816 miles (+8,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 155,816 miles
- Test number
- 434498529671
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge.
- AdvisoryRear Corrosion to both outer sills
Pass147,438 miles (+8,306)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 147,438 miles
- Test number
- 177090035200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,132 miles (+7,648)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 139,132 miles
- Test number
- 488145324238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,484 miles (+10,489)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 131,484 miles
- Test number
- 567647393112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,995 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 120,995 miles
- Test number
- 317923722411
- NoteFront windows tinted
Fail120,995 miles (+7,211)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,995 miles
- Test number
- 936673422259
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront windows tinted
Pass113,784 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 113,784 miles
- Test number
- 755925711239
- NoteFront windows tinted
Fail113,784 miles (+8,450)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,784 miles
- Test number
- 287435111228
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- NoteFront windows tinted
Pass105,334 miles (+9,785)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 105,334 miles
- Test number
- 151267210274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 95,549 miles
- Test number
- 972272829266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,549 miles (+7,070)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,549 miles
- Test number
- 324480419430
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass88,479 miles (+7,602)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 88,479 miles
- Test number
- 793538808238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,877 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 80,877 miles
- Test number
- 252447497466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,822 miles (+12,198)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,822 miles
- Test number
- 154885797172
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass68,624 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 68,624 miles
- Test number
- 710139986181
- AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteFront brake inbalance
Questions about Y296 ESG
- Does Y296 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y296 ESG expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 ESG?
- The MOT on Y296 ESG expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y296 ESG done?
- Y296 ESG was recorded at 91,689 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 1,386 miles a year.
- Has Y296 ESG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 ESG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y296 ESG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y296 ESG find?
- Y296 ESG failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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