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RA04 CRK

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 CRK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 101,732 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle welded umderneath.

Fail 17 Jul 2026 101,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle welded umderneath.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,389 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced CORRODED (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Dec 2023 93,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear back plate rusty

Offside Rear subframe stay arm rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,420 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,308 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

Undertrays fitted preventing some parts of inspection.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,562 miles

covers fitted underside preventing the inspection of some components.

general surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,412 miles

generalcorrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 77,412 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

generalcorrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,817 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 76,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5 mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,307 miles

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

front tyres cracking and perishing in outer grooves.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,028 miles

General surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,292 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,842 miles

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

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

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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RA04 CRK is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RA04 CRK, 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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RA04 CRK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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