CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF53 SVK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,705 mi
Last recorded81,705 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationLF53 SVK
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

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 81,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,119 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 55,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damaage to n/s body seal .

small chips on screen .

some corrosion on suspension parts .

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,976 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,010 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS .

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,925 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,168 miles

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

damage to n/s/ lower seal .

o/s/r light lens cracked .

small chips on screen .

Fail 7 Mar 2012 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,286 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,405 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,405 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,834 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

LF53 SVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF53 SVK, 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 LF53 SVK?

You can check the full history of LF53 SVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF53 SVK registered?

LF53 SVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is LF53 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 SVK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF53 SVK 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 LF53 SVK. 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.