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FL04 PYS

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 PYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 101,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear seatbelt receiver and nsr seatbelt ()

Fail 25 Jun 2024 96,040 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear seatbelt receiver and nsr seatbelt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2023 92,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 85,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 81,304 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 81,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,267 miles

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 71,743 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,264 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,807 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,640 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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FL04 PYS 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 79.2%.

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 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 FL04 PYS, 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 FL04 PYS registered?

FL04 PYS is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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