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CU04 ZLV

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 ZLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 92,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,490 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 74,775 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,064 miles

Nearside Rear sil coroded

Pass 13 May 2019 66,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 62,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 58,385 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 54,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,823 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,663 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear head lamp aim automatic adjuster is insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,432 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,027 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CU04 ZLV is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU04 ZLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU04 ZLV registered?

CU04 ZLV is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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The MOT history for CU04 ZLV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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