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GV54 TXU

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,440 mi
Last recorded91,440 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 TXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 91,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,060 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 80,755 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2019 80,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,704 miles

rear tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,336 miles

light on dash

small chip in screen

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,413 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear Tyre perished

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,467 miles

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

slight damage nsf tyre and wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,324 miles

stone chips in screen....o/s/r outer cv boot split....n/s/f shock damp

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,991 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear tyres on limit

Pass 24 Nov 2007 27,337 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 27,327 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TXU is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV54 TXU registered?

GV54 TXU is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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