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OV04 YBS

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YBS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,562 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 122,557 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 121,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil on minimum

Fail 28 May 2015 121,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Oil on minimum

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 104,796 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,678 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,591 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 62,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 44,220 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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OV04 YBS is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV04 YBS, 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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OV04 YBS is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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