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EJ04 FBG

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,994 mi
Last recorded98,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,994 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,572 miles

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edges

both windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,099 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edges

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,428 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake noisey when tested

o/s/f tyre devoid of thread on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,793 miles

both front tyres no tread on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,711 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2008 10,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,621 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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EJ04 FBG is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EJ04 FBG, 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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What year was EJ04 FBG registered?

EJ04 FBG is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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