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KF54 SKK

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,797 mi
Last recorded140,797 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 SKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 140,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly fitted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 140,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly fitted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,408 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 133,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres splitting around inner sidewall

both rear tyres bald inner edge

nsr brake pad spring clip insecure

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,435 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe, by mount (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe, by mount (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,148 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 96,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,432 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 17 Jul 2013 88,503 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,555 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,627 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2009 54,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,709 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,709 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,899 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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KF54 SKK 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 KF54 SKK, 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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KF54 SKK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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