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YY04 DXU

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 DXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,241 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 137,241 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,671 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,729 miles

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

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inner edges and low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,969 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,966 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,437 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre very low on tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,221 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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YY04 DXU is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY04 DXU, 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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YY04 DXU is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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