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FB04 BKY

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,447 mi
Last recorded90,447 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 BKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,447 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,905 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 67,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,834 miles

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

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

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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FB04 BKY is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB04 BKY, 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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FB04 BKY is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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