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AP04 VGF

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

151,216 mi
Last recorded151,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 151,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 144,465 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 133,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,289 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing unevenly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 124,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,286 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,072 miles

Front and rear brake pads are worn low

Rear number plate is damaged but can still be read

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,722 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,805 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,805 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,517 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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AP04 VGF is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AP04 VGF, 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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AP04 VGF is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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