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YD04 VNM

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,482 mi
Last recorded108,482 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 87,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,287 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,287 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,153 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,932 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,793 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,280 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 23,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON INNER EDGE WAREING OFF

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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YD04 VNM is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YD04 VNM, 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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YD04 VNM is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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