CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF54 OUO

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,614 mi
Last recorded113,614 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 OUO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,614 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 113,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,956 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both ns and os door mirror glass damaged but not impairing view (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,264 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,167 miles

n/s and o/s door mirrors deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear

Fail 14 Jan 2020 104,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s door mirrors deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,639 miles

Front washers poor but still cleaning screen

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,573 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,573 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 75,668 miles

Headlamp level warning lamp on but unable to determine if system is not working

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp level warning lamp staying on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,715 miles

headlamp level warning lamp staying on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,452 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 57,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,094 miles

engine un dertray fitted

underfloor covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2008 26,232 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

under floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

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
Full Lexus IS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF54 OUO is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RF54 OUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF54 OUO?

You can check the full history of RF54 OUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF54 OUO registered?

RF54 OUO is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is RF54 OUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 OUO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF54 OUO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF54 OUO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.