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HG04 EEW

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 EEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 118,810 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 118,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,924 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 116,924 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,488 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,840 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,178 miles

front discs lipped

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R light has condensation behind the lens

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R light has condensation behind the lens

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,101 miles

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes worn and separating

n/s/r tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,395 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,217 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)

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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HG04 EEW is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG04 EEW, 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 HG04 EEW registered?

HG04 EEW is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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