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JM04 ASH

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,170 mi
Last recorded131,170 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM04 ASH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,170 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 131,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,236 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 111,811 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,771 miles

brake discs in poor condition

nsf tyre damaged on sidewall not to cords

osr tyre damaged on sidewall and close to 1.6 limit

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake discs in poor condition

levelling device at back of car broken

nsf tyre damaged on sidewall not to cords

osr tyre damaged on sidewall and close to 1.6 limit

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,467 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inner edge, 215/45r17

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,460 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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JM04 ASH is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JM04 ASH, 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 JM04 ASH registered?

JM04 ASH is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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