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HF53 DZR

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,525 mi
Last recorded84,525 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,719 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

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

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,675 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,046 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,971 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,971 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,085 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,304 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,014 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,623 miles

front brake pads low.

front tyres low on tread on inside edges.

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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HF53 DZR is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF53 DZR, 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 HF53 DZR registered?

HF53 DZR is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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The MOT history for HF53 DZR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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