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MM04 FRD

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,368 mi
Last recorded75,368 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,368 miles

all suspension bushes slight cracking

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,618 miles

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,609 miles

sbframe and axel corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,211 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

subframe and axel corroded

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,518 miles

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,481 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,591 miles

all tyres crtacked all bushes cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,662 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)

wishbone bushes slight cracking n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,118 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,243 miles

front discs worn close to min thinkness

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,610 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 43,610 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 35,142 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,142 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)

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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MM04 FRD is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MM04 FRD, 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 MM04 FRD registered?

MM04 FRD is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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