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VN04 AHF

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

169,950 mi
Last recorded169,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 169,950 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 160,905 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 147,768 miles

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

Offside 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 22 Nov 2018 127,627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,258 miles

Offside and nearside rear sills slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,172 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various places (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 107,167 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,365 miles

corrosion to rear

minor damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,538 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 81,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,606 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,400 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,781 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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VN04 AHF is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN04 AHF, 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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VN04 AHF is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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