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BM04 ZPG

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,550 mi
Last recorded144,550 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZPG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 144,530 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 139,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,743 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both bottom arm dust covers leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 137,739 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in outer rear sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both bottom arm dust covers leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,448 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 131,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

During test vehicle was jumped as the battery was flat.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint gatior leaking grease.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 123,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear headlight kick up faint

Offside Front bottom ball gaitor weeping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,546 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 113,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 109,282 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 109,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 107,109 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 107,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,843 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 101,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,380 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 75,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 67,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 42,330 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

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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BM04 ZPG is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BM04 ZPG, 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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BM04 ZPG is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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