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GV04 UWG

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 UWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,853 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 120,853 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 117,254 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 117,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,421 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,643 miles

o/s/f brake binding

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,498 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 100,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 97,009 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,367 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2010 58,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,381 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 27 Jun 2008 40,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 19 Jun 2007 24,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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GV04 UWG is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GV04 UWG, 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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GV04 UWG is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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