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GU04 WRT

2004 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,384 mi
Last recorded41,384 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 WRT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 41,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 38,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front break disc worn

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front break disc worn

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2023 36,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front break disc worn

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front break disc worn

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 35,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 33,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 31,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,664 miles

no clear view of rear pads

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,164 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn on edges - stepped tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,546 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 10,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,175 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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GU04 WRT is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU04 WRT, 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 GU04 WRT registered?

GU04 WRT is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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