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FM04 WTW

2004 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 WTW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 40,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 39,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2023 37,716 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 37,261 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,360 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 33,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,669 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres excessive wear on edges 225/45/17

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,159 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2016 30,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,212 miles

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 3 Jul 2014 26,603 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 26,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,889 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,016 miles

front tyre edges worn below legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,618 miles

damage on car

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,955 miles

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

Offside 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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FM04 WTW is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FM04 WTW, 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 FM04 WTW registered?

FM04 WTW is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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