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GY04 NXS

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,831 mi
Last recorded129,831 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 NXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,831 miles

Corrosion to underside rear of vehicle and suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 126,443 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 125,254 miles

hedlights glazed

Pass 1 Apr 2022 125,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 121,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,245 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 119,245 miles

Emissions not tested big blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,110 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,193 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,482 miles

brake discs has serface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake discs has serface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,372 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,309 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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GY04 NXS is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY04 NXS, 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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GY04 NXS is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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