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HJ04 VCX

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 111,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,750 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,322 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,484 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,799 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,450 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,474 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,545 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,545 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,536 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,048 miles

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

offside front mudguard insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,020 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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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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