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YCZ 4479

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,815 mi
Last recorded122,815 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 4479
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 122,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 120,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 117,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,177 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 117,170 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2019 107,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill some bubbling of paint weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrode bubbling to paint weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 107,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill some bubbling of paint weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrode bubbling to paint weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,371 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall badly scuffed

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,938 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,550 miles

Small cracks in N/S/R tyre.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 41,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cracks in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,823 miles

O/S/F tyre wall in poor condition.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,408 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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YCZ 4479 is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YCZ 4479, 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 YCZ 4479 registered?

YCZ 4479 is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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