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DE54 DLO

2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,491 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 117,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,870 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 113,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 111,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,676 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,516 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 101,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,461 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 97,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,915 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,694 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 91,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,328 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 81,328 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,247 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,047 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,003 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 20 Oct 2009 35,459 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,517 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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DE54 DLO is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DE54 DLO, 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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DE54 DLO is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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