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MC53 AVJ

2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,510 mi
Last recorded59,510 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,327 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,072 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,867 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 7 Aug 2014 47,816 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,017 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,708 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 19,838 miles

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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MC53 AVJ is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MC53 AVJ, 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 MC53 AVJ registered?

MC53 AVJ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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