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FG54 OBW

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,864 mi
Last recorded133,864 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 133,864 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 131,822 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 123,904 miles

Front plate damaged

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Nearside front crash damage

Offside rear tyre perished

Small crack in upper section of screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 121,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 118,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 113,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 110,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 110,284 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 96,275 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 96,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 85,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,792 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,790 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,054 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,010 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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FG54 OBW is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG54 OBW, 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 FG54 OBW registered?

FG54 OBW is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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