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Lexus IS200

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y879 XBUMOT history

Y879 XBU is a silver petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

Y879 XBU silver Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
124,462 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 XBU
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
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y879 XBU was last recorded at 124,462 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 2,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,165 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,297 miles
Average per year
3,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,462 miles
  • 2024 – 122,165 miles
  • 2023 – 119,901 miles
  • 2022 – 117,895 miles
  • 2021 – 115,574 miles
  • 2020 – 113,320 miles
  • 2019 – 110,548 miles
  • 2018 – 109,874 miles
  • 2017 – 107,155 miles
  • 2016 – 104,728 miles
  • 2015 – 101,649 miles
  • 2014 – 99,120 miles
  • 2012 – 91,377 miles
  • 2011 – 86,314 miles
  • 2010 – 79,003 miles
  • 2009 – 74,495 miles
  • 2008 – 70,093 miles
  • 2007 – 65,606 miles
  • 2006 – 57,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,462 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills wheel arches and boor floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack mist of oil (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering rack has slight mist of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Under vehicle covered in under seal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Steering rack has mist of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,462 miles (+2,297)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    744904993070
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills wheel arches and boor floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack mist of oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,165 miles (+2,264)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,165 miles
    Test number
    536664984287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills and inner wheel arches/boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has mist of oil

  3. Pass119,901 miles (+2,006)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,901 miles
    Test number
    333722584104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both side headlamp have poor beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has mist of oil

  4. Pass117,895 miles (+2,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    526723444090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills and mounting area corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in under seal

  5. Pass115,574 miles (+2,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,574 miles
    Test number
    778909099699
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in under seal

  6. Pass113,320 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,320 miles
    Test number
    606168536733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills have marks of filler and in poor condition
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight mist of oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle floor slightly corroded

  7. Fail113,318 miles (+2,770)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    400169589211
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills have marks of filler and in poor condition
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight mist of oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle floor slightly corroded

  8. Pass110,548 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    884113017852
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight mist of oil

  9. Fail110,544 miles (+670)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,544 miles
    Test number
    839303972749
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight mist of oil

  10. Pass109,874 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,874 miles
    Test number
    101518928063
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill damaged
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail109,870 miles (+2,715)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,870 miles
    Test number
    923312125987
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill damaged
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass107,155 miles (+2,427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    637581932174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch has signs of filler
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in under seal

  13. Pass104,728 miles (+3,079)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,728 miles
    Test number
    996277586887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass101,649 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    467419735242
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside and offside headlamp has poor beam patten
    • NoteNearside and offside sill slightly corroded

  15. Fail101,641 miles (+2,521)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    255116325219
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside headlamp has poor beam patten
    • NoteNearside and offside sill slightly corroded

  16. Pass99,120 miles (+7,743)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    407596614235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre in poor condition
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass91,377 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,377 miles
    Test number
    437825642366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail91,257 miles (+4,943)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    496328232373
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,314 miles (+7,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    509854631360
    • NoteOffside and Nearside front tyres outer side wall in poor condition

  20. Pass79,003 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    472421800222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,495 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,495 miles
    Test number
    332394389150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,093 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    294248668175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,606 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    383420877190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,558 miles (+7,975)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    584386367152
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    180327366149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y879 XBU

Does Y879 XBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 XBU expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 XBU?
The MOT on Y879 XBU expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 XBU done?
Y879 XBU was recorded at 124,462 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,463 miles a year.
Has Y879 XBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 XBU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y879 XBU 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 Y879 XBU find?
Y879 XBU failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; offside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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