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GR04 ZZA

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

143,543 mi
Last recorded143,543 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 ZZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 143,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 137,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,433 miles

Both outer rear sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,158 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills are corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,675 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,014 miles

Both front tyres inner edges bald

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,108 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,073 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,067 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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GR04 ZZA is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GR04 ZZA, 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 GR04 ZZA registered?

GR04 ZZA is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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