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DU53 NMZ

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 NMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,244 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch-Front Lower Section

Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,089 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,628 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,274 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 46,272 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,429 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 34,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,813 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,641 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,639 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 26 Jan 2009 18,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,683 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,681 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 12,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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DU53 NMZ 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 90.5%.

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 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 DU53 NMZ, 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 DU53 NMZ registered?

DU53 NMZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DU53 NMZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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