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GP04 NEN

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,959 mi
Last recorded128,959 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 NEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil on minimum

Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres wearing on edges

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Apr 2016 122,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres wearing on edges

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,150 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 106,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in protective coating.

front windscreen slightly chipped.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,719 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,388 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 7 Jun 2007 42,956 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 NEN is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NEN, 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 NEN is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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