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DE54 ZRR

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,088 mi
Last recorded141,088 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ZRR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 141,088 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 141,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 139,158 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 139,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 129,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,465 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,077 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,721 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Front side light dim

Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 88,983 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,768 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,768 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,952 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 23,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZRR is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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