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EY54 NVK

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,280 mi
Last recorded155,280 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 NVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 155,280 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 154,189 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2019 146,261 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 146,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,558 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 127,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 117,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 106,622 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 106,622 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,976 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,671 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 76,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,774 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheels off inspection of rear brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,050 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)

wheels off inspection of rear brake pads

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,128 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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EY54 NVK is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EY54 NVK, 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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EY54 NVK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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