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HF04 DNY

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,232 mi
Last recorded76,232 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe. coil spring. subframe. anti roll bar links .fuel pipe .all under body are corroded .

Fail 22 Dec 2020 70,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe. coil spring. subframe. anti roll bar links .fuel pipe .all under body are corroded .

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

Pass 2 May 2019 66,688 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,100 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,077 miles

front bumper insecure offside corner

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges (not showing cords yet)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front bumper insecure offside corner

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges (not showing cords yet)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,507 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,046 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 28,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,330 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HF04 DNY is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF04 DNY, 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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HF04 DNY is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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