CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ53 YYE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,389 mi
Last recorded87,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above 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

RegistrationRJ53 YYE
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

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,011 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but not leading to a misinterpretation of illuminated lamps

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,784 miles

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,655 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 70,603 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,790 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,084 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,039 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 57,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,946 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

RJ53 YYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ53 YYE, 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 RJ53 YYE?

You can check the full history of RJ53 YYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ53 YYE registered?

RJ53 YYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RJ53 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 YYE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ53 YYE 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 RJ53 YYE. 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.