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VU54 ZFR

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,611 mi
Last recorded150,611 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 150,611 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 150,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 138,604 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,974 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 135,974 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded f-r at rear near flaxy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2016 128,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,203 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 96,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,116 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,132 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,591 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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VU54 ZFR 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 81.3%.

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 ZFR, 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 VU54 ZFR registered?

VU54 ZFR is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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