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LT54 VVC

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,870 mi
Last recorded111,870 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 104,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance on front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak n/s/r drive shaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,614 miles

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,446 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner edge!

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,951 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,638 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 60,638 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,468 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,946 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,757 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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LT54 VVC is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LT54 VVC, 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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LT54 VVC is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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