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ML04 KFT

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,720 mi
Last recorded136,720 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 KFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 136,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole on inner sill area but not reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch lining area corroded hole but not considered load bearing or structural

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting points of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 131,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 112,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2017 102,111 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,306 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 99,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,428 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 89,428 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,099 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 79,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 13 Dec 2013 69,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 69,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,833 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,279 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 8 Jul 2008 20,187 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 20,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,443 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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ML04 KFT is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML04 KFT, 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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ML04 KFT is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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