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GP53 MVF

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,741 mi
Last recorded116,741 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 MVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,767 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage close to legal limit

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

eml on

Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,379 miles

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 5 Jan 2016 110,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,875 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/f door mirror glass faded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has tear in sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2014 98,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has tear in sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2013 89,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 89,014 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 88,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 30,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,215 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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GP53 MVF is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GP53 MVF, 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 GP53 MVF registered?

GP53 MVF is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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