T4XAK - LEXUS IS200
MOT: ValidGB
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The Lexus IS200, often referred to simply as the IS200, is a compact executive car that exemplifies Lexus’s commitment to quality and reliability. Introduced in the late 1990s, this model was part of Lexus’s first-generation IS lineup, crafted by the renowned Japanese manufacturer Toyota. Known for its smooth performance and refined design, the IS200 features a 2.0-litre inline-four engine that balances power with efficiency. Manufactured primarily in Japan, the vehicle quickly gained popularity for its comfortable ride and advanced features for its time. Its distinctive styling and reputation for durability make the Lexus IS200 a notable choice among enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury and practicality.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
This is a 1999 Lexus IS200, registered in November 1999, with registration number T4XAK. The vehicle has a silver exterior and a 1988cc petrol engine. It is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 10 April 2025 and valid until 9 April 2026. The recorded mileage is 168,468 miles. The MOT included several advisories: deteriorated front registration plate, inoperative rear registration plate lamp, worn tyres near legal limit on multiple wheels, age-related corrosion, minor exhaust leak, and worn suspension arm pins or bushes. No dangerous issues were noted. Overall, the vehicle is in operational condition with some age-related and minor mechanical advisories.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,468 mi
Expires: 09 April 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory age related corrosion under vehicle
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,468 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory age related corrosion under vehicle
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 13 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,422 mi
Expires: 12 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 31 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,418 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 31 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,348 mi
Expires: 30 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory covered in underseal from to back
Passed - 25 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,557 mi
Expires: 30 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory vehicle undersealed front to back
Passed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,575 mi
Expires: 30 August 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Surface corrosion under vehicle
Failed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,575 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Surface corrosion under vehicle
Passed - 31 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,944 mi
Expires: 30 August 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory General Under body Corrosion
- Advisory Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Front fog lamps not working
- Advisory Under body Covered Heavily with Underseal
Failed - 28 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,944 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory General Under body Corrosion
- Advisory Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Front fog lamps not working
Passed - 28 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,908 mi
Expires: 27 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory ubcc traces of filler
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 27 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,880 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Major Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 13 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,928 mi
Expires: 12 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory high level stop lamp not working
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 02 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,220 mi
Expires: 01 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory High Level stop lamp not working
- Advisory Hand brake/fluid level light illuminated on dash board
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 02 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,220 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory High Level stop lamp not working
- Advisory Hand brake/fluid level light illuminated on dash board
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 10 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,651 mi
Expires: 31 January 2016
Passed - 24 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,621 mi
Expires: 31 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 23 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,619 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,378 mi
Expires: 31 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 12 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,474 mi
Expires: 31 January 2013
Failed - 12 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,474 mi
Passed - 01 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,361 mi
Expires: 31 January 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 25 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,923 mi
Expires: 28 January 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 03 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,358 mi
Passed - 03 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,358 mi
Expires: 28 January 2010
Passed - 29 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,114 mi
Expires: 28 January 2009
Passed - 10 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,526 mi
Expires: 11 November 2008
Passed - 11 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,498 mi
Expires: 11 November 2007
Passed - 12 November 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,990 mi
Expires: 11 November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for T4XAK?
The MOT expires on 09 April 2026.
What is the tax status of T4XAK?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2025.
What are the specifications of T4XAK?
This is a 1999 LEXUS IS200 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1988cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of T4XAK?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.