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RJ04 XBE

2004 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,037 mi
Last recorded123,037 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 XBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,037 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2023 120,489 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 118,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,099 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,287 miles

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

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

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,966 miles

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,931 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 92,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside front wheel badly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened To excess (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both worn to excess (3.5.1g)

floor pan covers fitted

nearside front wheel binding slighty

rear brake discs badly rusted

Fail 12 May 2016 89,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both worn to excess (3.5.1g)

floor pan covers fitted

nearside front wheel binding slighty

rear brake discs badly rusted

Pass 28 May 2015 86,528 miles

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

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

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

battery clamp missing

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 81,627 miles

front tyre;s worn on edges

Fail 28 May 2014 81,627 miles

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

front tyre;s worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,733 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,647 miles

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Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,867 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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RJ04 XBE is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ04 XBE, 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 RJ04 XBE registered?

RJ04 XBE is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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The MOT history for RJ04 XBE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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