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NL54 HJE

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,717 mi
Last recorded142,717 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 HJE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,717 miles

EML On

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes corroding Filler neck

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 137,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 126,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,691 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,748 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 101,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,148 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion/pitting to rear brake discs inner faces

sidewall spilt slightly on n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,775 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,003 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 56,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NL54 HJE is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NL54 HJE, 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 NL54 HJE registered?

NL54 HJE is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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