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HG54 ZPZ

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,958 mi
Last recorded160,958 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ZPZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 160,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 160,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 158,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 157,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 154,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 149,436 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 143,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 143,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

EML light on

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,745 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,745 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

exhaust heatsheild rattling on down pipe

Fail 8 Sep 2016 126,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heatsheild rattling on down pipe

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,653 miles

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

rear discs very rusty on faces

Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,979 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,641 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 62,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,357 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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HG54 ZPZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG54 ZPZ, 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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HG54 ZPZ is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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