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GY54 FRJ

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 FRJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 78,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,670 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all components and subframe covered in black spray

Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,387 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear covered in underseal under car

Fail 5 Jun 2023 74,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear covered in underseal under car

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,169 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

general; corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,283 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 65,679 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 65,677 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear levelling device broken (1.7.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 65,162 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2016 65,162 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2016 65,154 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective as the support bracket is not attached to the car by the rear axle (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

item removed from the swept area due to its size prior to test

Pass 21 May 2015 61,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,050 miles

Front and rear discs worn/pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,050 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear discs worn/pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyre weraing on inside edges. Check four wheel alignment

Slight bind too rear brakes and NSF brake

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,894 miles

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

rear sensor for headlamp auto levelling system broken away from mounting bracket

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,168 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 53,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 45,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,333 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)

both front tyre valves cracked

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,161 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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GY54 FRJ is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY54 FRJ, 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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GY54 FRJ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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