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KE04 ZVF

2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,245 mi
Last recorded107,245 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 ZVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 107,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,481 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 100,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 91,675 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,824 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,356 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,298 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,174 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,748 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,486 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edge

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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KE04 ZVF is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE04 ZVF, 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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KE04 ZVF is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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