CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD53 LHY

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Gas bi-fuel 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
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

RegistrationLD53 LHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
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 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre low outer tread

Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre low outer tread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,970 miles

rear brake pads are not visible advise inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2015 124,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads are not visible advise inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

both front tyres inner edges close to 1.6mm limit

rear suspension area corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,834 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,070 miles

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

LD53 LHY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD53 LHY, 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 LD53 LHY?

You can check the full history of LD53 LHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD53 LHY registered?

LD53 LHY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is LD53 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 LHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD53 LHY 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 LD53 LHY. 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.