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SN14 GKC

2014 Lexus IS300

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,564 mi
Last recorded206,564 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Lexus IS30064,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN14 GKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 206,564 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front catalyst to centre section exhaust flange heavily corroded

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm- both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 204,660 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 204,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 200,655 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, exposed end bits starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low on tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 197,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 181,813 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 181,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 152,175 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 152,175 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 149,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 149,458 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,634 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 124,633 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,500 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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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SN14 GKC is a 2014 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 64,368 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 SN14 GKC, 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 12 years old, this Lexus IS300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN14 GKC registered?

SN14 GKC is a 2014 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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