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LJ04 CXU

2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,008 mi
Last recorded79,008 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 CXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 79,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 79,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,610 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,618 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,262 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 74,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,139 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,763 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,125 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,252 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,925 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 64,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,365 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,786 miles

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

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

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

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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LJ04 CXU is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey 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 LJ04 CXU, 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 LJ04 CXU registered?

LJ04 CXU is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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