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SB04 WBV

2004 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,449 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Jan 2016 95,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,166 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,461 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 74,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,416 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,748 miles

Approx 2000 miles left on front brake pads.

Large lip on front brake discs.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,687 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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SB04 WBV is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB04 WBV, 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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SB04 WBV is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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