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A22 DGL

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DGL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,730 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 97,455 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,301 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,309 miles

Rear both tyres perished

oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,485 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 85,282 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall some perishing.

couldn,t see rear brake pads.

undertrays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,495 miles

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,130 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 51,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,017 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,631 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,700 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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A22 DGL is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,416 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 DGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A22 DGL is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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