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RJ54 EUR

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

180,680 mi
Last recorded180,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 EUR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 180,680 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 173,033 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 173,027 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 162,535 miles

Offside Rear Jacking point slightly corroded

Rear Rear subframe mounts slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 156,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2022 149,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 145,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,156 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD VERY LOW (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,219 miles

Nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,847 miles

brake pipe over cover not visible

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,636 miles

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

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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RJ54 EUR is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue 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 RJ54 EUR, 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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RJ54 EUR is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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