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SB04 WCP

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,170 mi
Last recorded152,170 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WCP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 152,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 142,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 131,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake slightly binding.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded inner faces.

rear height sensor mount damaged-headlamps adjusted down.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 131,252 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded inner faces.

rear height sensor mount damaged-headlamps adjusted down.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 131,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake binding.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded inner edge

rear height sensor mount damage- headlamps adjusted down.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 131,252 miles

n/s/f brake binding.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded inner edge

rear height sensor mount damage- headlamps adjusted down.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 131,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

front number plate damaged

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,010 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,948 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 110,948 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,235 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 76,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,048 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 WCP is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue 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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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