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FN04 VVX

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

199,886 mi
Last recorded199,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VVX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 199,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 199,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 190,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 182,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 177,897 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 167,847 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 157,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 145,307 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 145,307 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has minor surface cracks in tread

Fail 28 Nov 2014 120,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has minor surface cracks in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2013 106,997 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,605 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 94,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,563 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,730 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,055 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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FN04 VVX is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FN04 VVX, 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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FN04 VVX is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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