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GR53 HDL

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HDL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 111,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 111,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear headlamp level sensor loose from sub frame

Various under body corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,116 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,308 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2014 76,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,047 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2011 52,989 miles

Front grill missing

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,517 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight brake squeak noise from o/s/r brake when wheel rotated

Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight brake squeak noise from o/s/r brake when wheel rotated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,933 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,666 miles

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 6 Feb 2008 39,661 miles

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

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,797 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GR53 HDL is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR53 HDL, 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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GR53 HDL is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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