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RA54 OWM

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,192 mi
Last recorded176,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 OWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 176,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 175,914 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2022 171,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 167,904 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 167,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 146,814 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 131,421 miles

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

Slight corrosion on nearside rear outersill

Pass 2 May 2017 129,429 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 126,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror slight damage

Pass 21 Jan 2015 125,807 miles

nearside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 29 Jan 2014 118,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel on parking brake

Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 86,281 miles

damage to nearside mirror glass requires new advised on mot.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,905 miles

both front tyres close to wear markers

Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,905 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,795 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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RA54 OWM is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA54 OWM, 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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RA54 OWM is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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