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B8 WYM

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,777 mi
Last recorded158,777 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 WYM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 158,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 156,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 151,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,444 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill dented

Fail 30 Oct 2021 143,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill dented

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker damp /leak

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

outer sills dented

rear tyres on limits

Pass 23 May 2019 106,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 102,990 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 98,553 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 98,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 93,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 93,803 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 86,783 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 86,783 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 80,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 73,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,525 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 65,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 56,522 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,797 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,797 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 24,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,117 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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B8 WYM is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B8 WYM, 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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B8 WYM is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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