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MA54 LUF

2004 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,309 mi
Last recorded82,309 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 LUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,668 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 79,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,307 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,225 miles

underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,735 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 23,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,285 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,227 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,382 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,765 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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MA54 LUF is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MA54 LUF, 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 MA54 LUF registered?

MA54 LUF is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 November 2004.

Is MA54 LUF safe to buy?

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