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YR04 XTP

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,638 mi
Last recorded115,638 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 XTP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,638 miles

Age relate rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame , suspension components and surround area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 115,633 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill requires welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel badly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides at rear of sills/inner rear wheel arches - holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connected suspension arms rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2022 109,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear - front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at rear - inner and outer sills rusty/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount prescribed area rusty/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 109,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear - front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at rear - inner and outer sills rusty/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount prescribed area rusty/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear - pipes corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 106,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear of outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear - pipes corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 100,072 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal and grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 95,884 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear of outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,368 miles

Corrosion to rear of n/s sill

Corrosion to various parts of underside including suspension components

Recommend tracking

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2018 91,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear of n/s sill

Corrosion to various parts of underside including suspension components

Rear brake pads wearing thin and inner disc faces corroded

Recommend tracking

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,544 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,537 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,203 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at o/s rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,165 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at n/s rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at o/s rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,550 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,810 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,420 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 63,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,608 miles

offside rear seat belt tested as seen due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,814 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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YR04 XTP is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YR04 XTP, 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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YR04 XTP is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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