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GW04 ESN

2004 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,666 mi
Last recorded167,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 ESN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 167,666 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 167,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 158,595 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os ns rear outer sills previosly welded

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 158,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os ns rear outer sills previosly welded

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 149,916 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

wing mirror glass slightly damaged both sides

Fail 3 Jun 2019 149,897 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

wing mirror glass slightly damaged both sides

Pass 5 Jun 2018 143,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Fail 25 May 2018 143,315 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr and nsr outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Pass 9 May 2017 136,658 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

rear brake pads wearing thin

scaly rust to chassis & suspension

slight damage to n/s mirror

Pass 27 May 2016 130,505 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 123,733 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 May 2014 119,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 113,128 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 106,428 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 25 May 2012 106,428 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 28 May 2011 99,498 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 99,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,950 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 83,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,611 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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GW04 ESN is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GW04 ESN, 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 GW04 ESN registered?

GW04 ESN is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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