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BK04 XWD

2004 Lexus IS300

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 XWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 152,070 miles

Underside of vehicle been wax oiled

Pass 10 Aug 2022 148,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 147,582 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 144,627 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 142,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 135,460 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 135,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 128,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 128,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 114,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,785 miles

20 % of imbalance on front brakes

nearside front brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,407 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,070 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,939 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,939 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 May 2008 35,472 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 Mar 2007 23,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,245 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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BK04 XWD is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK04 XWD, 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 BK04 XWD registered?

BK04 XWD is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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