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FA54 SKZ

2004 Lexus IS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,393 mi
Last recorded134,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 134,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 130,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 125,732 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 125,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 117,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

fuel cap not tested

Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,933 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 102,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,199 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,971 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,496 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 54,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,518 miles

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

edges worn on o/s/f tyre

front brake discs sunk and worn

Fail 13 Oct 2010 44,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

edges worn on o/s/f tyre

front brake discs sunk and worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 15 Oct 2008 22,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,868 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall. (not down to cords)

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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FA54 SKZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FA54 SKZ, 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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FA54 SKZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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