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R40 DTS

2004 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 DTS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 143,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 138,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 133,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 103,405 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,751 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,838 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,083 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,028 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,177 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 56,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,370 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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R40 DTS is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R40 DTS, 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 R40 DTS registered?

R40 DTS is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is R40 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 DTS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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