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RF04 VWS

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,900 mi
Last recorded102,900 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 102,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Under tray support bar corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Under tray support bar corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 101,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,162 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,608 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres 225/45r17 both rear 2.5mm

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,943 miles

tyres 225/45zr17 all 4 have outer wall damage both front worn on edge both rear 2mm

Pass 2 Feb 2013 49,428 miles

215 /45/17 tyre nearside front cuts on outer wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 43,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,320 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 33,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,123 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 VWS is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

RF04 VWS is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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