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FM53 EEX

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,422 mi
Last recorded172,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 172,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 172,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 170,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 165,391 miles

E/M/L light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 149,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 142,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 134,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 127,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 119,668 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 117,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 101,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 101,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,801 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM53 EEX is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM53 EEX, 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 FM53 EEX registered?

FM53 EEX is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is FM53 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 EEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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