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BV14 LKU

2014 Lexus IS300

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,623 mi
Last recorded149,623 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Lexus IS30064,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 LKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 149,623 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 149,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,630 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 95,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in the ‘A’ zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 83,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Hybrid message on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in the ‘A’ zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 49,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,157 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 43,157 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 36,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 35,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,450 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 22,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,943 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)

Pass 15 May 2015 10,511 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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BV14 LKU is a 2014 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 64,368 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 BV14 LKU, 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 12 years old, this Lexus IS300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV14 LKU is a 2014 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 May 2014.

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