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RC02 TAA

2004 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,377 mi
Last recorded69,377 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC02 TAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 67,102 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 67,087 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch sill end within 30cm of suspension component mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,020 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 57,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,065 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,045 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding n/s/f brake binding/grabbing (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,811 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 47,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 44,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 40,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 35,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,371 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,487 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 3 Aug 2007 15,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,844 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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RC02 TAA is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RC02 TAA, 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 RC02 TAA registered?

RC02 TAA is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is RC02 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC02 TAA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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