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RL04 LKC

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,692 mi
Last recorded104,692 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 LKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 104,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 104,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Punctured and repairable ()

Pass 12 Aug 2023 104,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 102,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 91,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 88,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2018 83,361 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 71,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,436 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 60,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,502 miles

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

rear head lamp leveling sensor broken/seized/loose

Fail 20 Jul 2012 36,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear head lamp leveling sensor broken/seized/loose

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,987 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,393 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing in edges

front brake pads getting low

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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RL04 LKC 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 86.4%.

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 RL04 LKC, 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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RL04 LKC is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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