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RA04 VXX

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,255 miles

Front bumper insecure.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged, also wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front bumper insecure.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

offside rear tyre cut sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,286 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 3 Sep 2018 130,286 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,143 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,016 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,099 miles

imbalance and variation front brakes

suspect rear brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

imbalance and variation front brakes

suspect rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,209 miles

judder both sides rear brakes

rear tyre worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,234 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 26 Aug 2009 40,234 miles

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

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

front tyres worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,041 miles

front tyres worn badly on edges, rears low down centres of tread, also nail in nearside rear

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,861 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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RA04 VXX is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA04 VXX, 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 VXX is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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