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FD04 CFN

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,741 mi
Last recorded54,741 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 CFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,265 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 53,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,668 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 51,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,031 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jan 2021 47,028 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached hanging down (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,066 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,254 miles

offside rear body panel corroding

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 17 May 2017 38,691 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre cracking up on inner tread

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 23 May 2016 36,458 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 33,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,976 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,801 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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FD04 CFN is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FD04 CFN, 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 FD04 CFN registered?

FD04 CFN is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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