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LG04 DVR

2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 DVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 101,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marks on yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch ; marks on yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s and o/s inner side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 91,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 86,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,237 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 77,134 miles

both front wishbone bushes started to split

Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,532 miles

nearside front wishbone bush started to split

Fail 16 Apr 2021 71,530 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front wishbone bush started to split

offside wall slight cut

Pass 27 May 2020 68,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,343 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,446 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,781 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,709 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,497 miles

both rear tyres worn thin in centre of tread.

there is damage to sidewall of near side front tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,562 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,184 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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LG04 DVR is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey 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 LG04 DVR, 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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LG04 DVR is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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