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RF04 NDX

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,157 mi
Last recorded127,157 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 NDX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 127,157 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,278 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 111,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rust patches in various places

Pass 5 Jul 2022 92,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,543 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,342 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,102 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,102 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,292 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,371 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,801 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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RF04 NDX is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF04 NDX, 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 RF04 NDX registered?

RF04 NDX is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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