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GV54 PVK

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 PVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 148,817 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 135,182 miles

heavy underseal at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two bolt flange, black marks at gasket join. mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight plastics fading (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle undersealed at chassis, fuel tank, subframes

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,498 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,252 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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,252 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage n/s/front tyre wall

Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage n/s/front tyre wall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,475 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 82,475 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,311 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,382 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,976 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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GV54 PVK is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GV54 PVK, 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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GV54 PVK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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