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LN04 YJZ

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,280 mi
Last recorded133,280 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 YJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 133,280 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,658 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,190 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,528 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,082 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 98,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,662 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 79,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,255 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,285 miles

nearside front wheel buckled

rear brake pads can not be inspected... please check asap if in any doubt

Fail 17 Jan 2013 69,285 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front wheel buckled

rear brake pads can not be inspected... please check asap if in any doubt

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 60,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,436 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2008 48,065 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,569 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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LN04 YJZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LN04 YJZ, 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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LN04 YJZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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