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GP04 KNL

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,787 mi
Last recorded113,787 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 KNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 113,787 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,322 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,744 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 71,744 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer brake pipe starting to corrode near rear flexible hose

Offside Front tyre low on inner sdge

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,435 miles

O/S/R inner tyre has cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,241 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,933 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)

front discs appear poor

recommend tracking check due to adverse tyre wear

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,882 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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GP04 KNL is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP04 KNL, 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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GP04 KNL is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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