MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive
Both inner and outer sills on both sides generally corroded
Fuel tank ,ousting fittings corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (images still defined and good) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Sub frame has very slight flex in mountings
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both inner and outer sills on both sides generally corroded
Fuel tank ,ousting fittings corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (images still defined and good) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Sub frame has very slight flex in mountings
Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner tyre worn
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Upper radiator has slight leak
Rear brake pads slightly worn
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front mudflaps loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front mudflaps loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front mudguard insecure
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
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HJ04 VCX is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HJ04 VCX, 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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HJ04 VCX is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 March 2004.
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