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KW04 XLK

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,545 mi
Last recorded143,545 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 XLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 143,545 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 143,491 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 137,254 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 129,236 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 129,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,240 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 127,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,387 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,839 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubbers perished

o/s track rod end rubber perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,022 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,799 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 85,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 76,453 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 76,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 66,738 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 66,727 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 56,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,882 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,841 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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KW04 XLK is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KW04 XLK, 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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What year was KW04 XLK registered?

KW04 XLK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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The MOT history for KW04 XLK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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