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AF04 FHL

2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,812 mi
Last recorded180,812 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 180,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 166,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 166,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 159,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 156,151 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 148,781 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 135,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 116,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Wiper blade deteriorating [ smearing ]

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes showing slight distortion

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 116,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Wiper blade deteriorating [ smearing ]

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes showing slight distortion

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 105,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 68,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 55,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,805 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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AF04 FHL is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF04 FHL, 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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AF04 FHL is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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