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AU04 VZK

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,864 mi
Last recorded121,864 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VZK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,864 miles

Both sills repairs corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald and almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald and almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,336 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill x3 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald and almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald and almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 111,130 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,745 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 96,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 92,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 84,025 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 83,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres very badly cut off on inside edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,982 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges - offside very badly

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,250 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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AU04 VZK is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AU04 VZK, 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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What year was AU04 VZK registered?

AU04 VZK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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