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SL54 BCY

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 BCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,071 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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SL54 BCY is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL54 BCY, 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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SL54 BCY is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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