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2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 YEK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 121,801 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R O/S/R inner and outer sill corroded slightly

Rear brake retainer clips and pins worn slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 118,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,456 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 115,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,241 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 106,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front headlamp lenses slightly faded slightly reducing beam image

engine management light on (P0141) o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 2

front discs slightly worn

nearside rear level sensor seized and bracket broken from vehicle

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded and under body has corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2017 93,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front headlamp lenses slightly faded slightly reducing beam image

engine management light on (P0141) o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 2

front discs slightly worn

nearside rear level sensor seized and bracket broken from vehicle

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded and under body has corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,979 miles

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

offside front tyre tracking out on edges

rear subframe chassis and outer sills corroded

under body rashed with rust

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,979 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket corroded (1.7.2)

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

offside front tyre tracking out on edges

rear subframe chassis and outer sills corroded

under body rashed with rust

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 75,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2014 75,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 73,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,216 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,747 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON TREAD EDGES AND BORDER LINE IN TREAD DEPTH

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,747 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON TREAD EDGES AND BORDER LINE IN TREAD DEPTH

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,375 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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YX04 YEK is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX04 YEK, 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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YX04 YEK is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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