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ET53 FYN

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,191 mi
Last recorded162,191 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FYN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 162,191 miles

front bumper damage

rear bumper damage

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 153,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2022 144,791 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2021 138,287 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 138,277 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 126,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

incorrect battery fitted but secure

Pass 29 Nov 2018 117,445 miles

Engine coolant leak on engine at water pump area.

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,131 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 102,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,700 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 92,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,498 miles

n/s/r tyre perrishing [cracking ]between tread

o/s/r tyre perrishing [cracking] between tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,959 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,536 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,748 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,368 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,431 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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ET53 FYN is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue 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 ET53 FYN, 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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ET53 FYN is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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