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KG04 VHE

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,177 mi
Last recorded132,177 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 VHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 132,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 127,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slighty worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slighty oil leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,126 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Area As Marked . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,954 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm of tread. Leaving only 0.4mm 0f usable tread on the tyre ((replacement recomended))...

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,767 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre side wall and wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre side wall and wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,946 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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KG04 VHE is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KG04 VHE, 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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KG04 VHE is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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