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BG04 KWC

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,765 mi
Last recorded190,765 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 190,765 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damaged to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 176,208 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 176,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 159,667 miles

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

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

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

low on engine oil

nearside and offside rear outer sill panels started to corrode

nearside mirror missing

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 138,957 miles

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

auxillery belt perished & cracking

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has deep cracking on inner side wall

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Fail 11 Aug 2014 138,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

auxillery belt perished & cracking

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has deep cracking on inner side wall

slight movement in steering rack mounts

wipers leaving slight smear

Pass 31 Dec 2012 118,658 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 118,630 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 108,194 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges to 2mm.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,630 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,630 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,854 miles

nsf tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,578 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 70,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 63,345 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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BG04 KWC is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG04 KWC, 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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BG04 KWC is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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