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MV04 VCJ

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,007 mi
Last recorded146,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VCJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 146,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 144,300 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 144,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,393 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 106,393 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,691 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm / 2.5mm at worst (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 68,884 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Suspected issue with brake disc face and hub. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,822 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,964 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,741 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,776 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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MV04 VCJ is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MV04 VCJ, 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 MV04 VCJ registered?

MV04 VCJ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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