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GU54 LYK

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 LYK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,152 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,256 miles

sills corroded and weak

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 103,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sills corroded and weak

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,271 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,754 miles

sills corroded and weak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,537 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,511 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014
Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,997 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,291 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 57,291 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,228 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 47,228 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,946 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,193 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,151 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 19 Dec 2008 25,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,478 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 LYK is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU54 LYK, 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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GU54 LYK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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