CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE53 EFD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

119,797 mi
Last recorded119,797 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
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

RegistrationRE53 EFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
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

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 119,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 115,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,644 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

restricted vision under vehicle due to covers

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,184 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring vision to some underside components.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,354 miles

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

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

no visual on rear brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,203 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,474 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 37,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 7 May 2008 34,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,713 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

RE53 EFD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RE53 EFD, 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 RE53 EFD?

You can check the full history of RE53 EFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE53 EFD registered?

RE53 EFD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RE53 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 EFD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE53 EFD 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 RE53 EFD. 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.