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RO04 USV

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,581 mi
Last recorded137,581 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 USV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 137,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 124,673 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 124,527 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,304 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 111,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 101,549 miles

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

Surface rust on ns&os rear sill area. Blistering beneath paint.

Fail 15 May 2017 101,549 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface rust on ns&os rear sill area. Blistering beneath paint.

Pass 9 May 2016 92,319 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 91,610 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2014 88,627 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 88,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,875 miles

Inner faces of rear disc's slightly pitted.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Inner faces of rear disc's slightly pitted.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 84,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,139 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,637 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,868 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre close to cords on inner edge

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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RO04 USV 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 73.7%.

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 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 RO04 USV, 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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RO04 USV is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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