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KT54 NBO

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 NBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,051 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres --advise replacing--soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 78,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres --advise replacing--soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,879 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,878 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,034 miles

various covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,337 miles

inner and outer edges of offside rear tyre worn low

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn low

outer edge of nearside front tyre worn low

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,368 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Sep 2016 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,918 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nail in offside rear tyre

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn low

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

inner edges of both front tyres devoid of tread

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,728 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,959 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,700 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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KT54 NBO is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KT54 NBO, 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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KT54 NBO is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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