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SV04 MGL

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 MGL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside tyre side wall has cut

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside tyre side wall has cut

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has large cut but not showing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,352 miles

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

full under body of car fitted with factory plastic covers

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

full under body of car fitted with factory plastic covers

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlanp self leveling waring light is on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,572 miles

headlanp self leveling waring light is on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,426 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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SV04 MGL is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV04 MGL, 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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What year was SV04 MGL registered?

SV04 MGL is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SV04 MGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV04 MGL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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