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L300 TCL

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,721 mi
Last recorded83,721 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 TCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,887 miles

osr and nsr outer sills corroding

slight lift in front balljoints

Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,887 miles

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

osr and nsr outer sills corroding

slight lift in front balljoints

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,381 miles

front tyres feathering inside edges

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

slight corrosion to osr outer sill

slight lift in both front balljoints

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,233 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,233 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding free off caliper pistons and slides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,764 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 62,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,410 miles

advise tracking to be checked

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,408 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise tracking to be checked

front nearside tyre wor on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,453 miles

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

advise tracking check

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,860 miles

unable to see rear pads

Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see rear pads

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,049 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 22,579 miles

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

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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L300 TCL is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L300 TCL, 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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How do I check the history of L300 TCL?

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What year was L300 TCL registered?

L300 TCL is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is L300 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 TCL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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