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OY53 WHH

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WHH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,618 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,546 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 89,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,575 miles

o/s rear tyre wall starting to split. Front o/s wearing inside edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,870 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,713 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,637 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,677 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 47,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,455 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,135 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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OY53 WHH is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OY53 WHH, 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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OY53 WHH is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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