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LK04 YCG

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,296 mi
Last recorded100,296 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 YCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,815 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 99,155 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 99,155 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 97,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 95,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 94,723 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge and has splits on inner wall

Pass 9 May 2017 93,524 miles

Offside Rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,671 miles

both rear tyres have small splits on inner walls

Pass 14 May 2015 91,982 miles

nearside front tyre has a small split on inside wall, offside rear tyre has several splits on inside wall

Pass 27 May 2014 87,937 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 87,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,536 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,410 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 62,408 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,188 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 48,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 36,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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LK04 YCG is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LK04 YCG, 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 LK04 YCG registered?

LK04 YCG is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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