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GU04 LHG

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,667 mi
Last recorded78,667 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 LHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,667 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 78,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,777 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,742 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,003 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,891 miles

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

both rear tyres weraing low on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,905 miles

advise inspect rear brake pads unable to fully see through wheel

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,905 miles

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

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

advise inspect rear brake pads unable to fully see through wheel

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,792 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

front brake wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,792 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,769 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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GU04 LHG is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU04 LHG, 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 GU04 LHG registered?

GU04 LHG is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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