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HD04 FVV

2004 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 FVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

vehicle lowered

Fail 27 Feb 2025 132,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sills slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

vehicle lowered

Pass 28 Feb 2024 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,863 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 108,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 93,594 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 93,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 82,543 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2016 77,932 miles

Different Size Tyres Fitted Front To Rear

Front Bumper Damaged/Insecure

Front Registration Plate Damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort Nearside Rear (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 May 2016 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No Noise From Pump (8.2.3)

Different Size Tyres Fitted Front To Rear

Front Bumper Damaged/Insecure

Front Registration Plate Damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort Nearside Rear (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 72,348 miles

Drivers Side Mirror Glass Deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration Plate Broken, But Not Likely To Be Misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Wiper Streaky

Offside Front Tyre Poor Tread Condition

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake Discs, Pitted & Corroded

Rear Wiper Rubber Hanging Off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 72,348 miles

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

Drivers Side Mirror Glass Deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration Plate Broken, But Not Likely To Be Misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Wiper Streaky

Offside Front Tyre Poor Tread Condition

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake Discs, Pitted & Corroded

Rear Wiper Rubber Hanging Off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 63,142 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front bumper is slightly damaged

o/s mirror deterioated

o/s/f tyre valve slightly deterioated

Fail 28 May 2014 63,142 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front bumper is slightly damaged

o/s mirror deterioated

o/s/f tyre valve slightly deterioated

Pass 29 May 2013 57,589 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres getting low and split on inner walls

front number plate has slight damage

headlamp warning light is on but self level and cleaning system all working to mot standard

o/s mirror has slight damage but still usable

o/s/f bumper has slight damage

Fail 29 May 2013 57,589 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low and split on inner walls

front number plate has slight damage

headlamp warning light is on but self level and cleaning system all working to mot standard

o/s mirror has slight damage but still usable

o/s/f bumper has slight damage

Pass 21 May 2012 50,907 miles

both front tyres are badly perished and generally in poor condition(215/45/17)

o/s mirror is deterioated but still useable

Fail 21 May 2012 50,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are badly perished and generally in poor condition(215/45/17)

o/s mirror is deterioated but still useable

Pass 20 May 2011 42,747 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,657 miles

N/S door mirror glass poor condition

Fail 18 May 2010 34,657 miles

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

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

N/S door mirror glass poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 28,181 miles

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 14 May 2008 24,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 24,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 18,423 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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HD04 FVV is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HD04 FVV, 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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HD04 FVV is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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