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WV04 VFF

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,235 mi
Last recorded135,235 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 135,235 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 135,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 May 2017 131,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 3 May 2017 131,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 117,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 111,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 1 May 2014 111,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,026 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 92,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front suspension senser bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 70,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 44,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,092 miles

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

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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WV04 VFF is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV04 VFF, 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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WV04 VFF is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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