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VU54 ZFP

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,764 mi
Last recorded114,764 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZFP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section join to back box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both nearside front and offside front tyre valve steams are perishing

under body plastic panels fitted (from factory) covering brake/fuel lines front to rear preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,708 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section join to back box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both nearside front and offside front tyre valve steams are perishing

under body plastic panels fitted (from factory) covering brake/fuel lines front to rear preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,433 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the fuel tank filler pipes are corroded

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the inner edges

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 95,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the boot floor is corroded

the fuel tank filler pipes are corroded

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the inner edges

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded

the rear subframe is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,506 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,700 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,737 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,301 miles

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

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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VU54 ZFP 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 78.6%.

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 VU54 ZFP, 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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VU54 ZFP is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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