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LD54 OEV

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 OEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 96,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 89,026 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,992 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,892 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,725 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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,666 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 9 Apr 2015 62,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,328 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,328 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,173 miles

front discs wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,007 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,449 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,255 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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LD54 OEV is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD54 OEV, 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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LD54 OEV is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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