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GU54 LXR

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 LXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 79,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,540 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has light splitting in the rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall has several small nicks 225 45 17 91Y B F G (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has light splitting in the rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted front to rear so some test items not fully seen

Pass 2 Feb 2020 54,118 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Lower Under trays fitted front to rear so some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has light splitting in the rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall has several small nicks 225 45 17 91Y B F G (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has light splitting in the rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,689 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 52,687 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,098 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,602 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,511 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,389 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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GU54 LXR is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU54 LXR, 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 GU54 LXR registered?

GU54 LXR is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is GU54 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 LXR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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