CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN53 CHV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,950 mi
Last recorded152,950 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear under body corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 152,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear under body corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 148,337 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 148,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & insecure (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner surface. (4.1.E.1)

front wheel alignment appears incorrect

Pass 9 Mar 2016 138,941 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 138,941 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 131,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,796 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 129,651 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle corroded!!

Pass 30 Jul 2013 120,895 miles

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,217 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 114,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 106,527 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 104,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 104,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,139 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 87,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 47,212 miles

advise replacement of wiper blades

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN53 CHV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 CHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 CHV?

You can check the full history of BN53 CHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN53 CHV registered?

BN53 CHV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BN53 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 CHV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 CHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN53 CHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.