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GR53 HFZ

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,708 mi
Last recorded57,708 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 57,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 49,278 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 49,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 38,722 miles

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

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 17 Dec 2011 36,473 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)

front numberplate fadding

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,062 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 34,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,398 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,159 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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GR53 HFZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR53 HFZ, 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 GR53 HFZ registered?

GR53 HFZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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