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BF04 CFA

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 CFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,492 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,222 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,999 miles

wear to nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2013 52,842 miles

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

wear to nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,323 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,936 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 24,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,338 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)

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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BF04 CFA is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF04 CFA, 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 BF04 CFA registered?

BF04 CFA is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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