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NX54 RXT

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 RXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tank Support. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 134,921 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tank Support. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 126,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,862 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,945 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 92,945 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,292 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 86,292 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside brake caliper pin retaining clip missing. Pin still secure.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,086 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

unable to fully accertain condition of rear brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,228 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

n/s rear ride height monitor-bracket broken.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,816 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 21 Oct 2008 33,707 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,529 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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NX54 RXT 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 NX54 RXT, 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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NX54 RXT is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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