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KJ53 BCX

2004 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,434 mi
Last recorded79,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 BCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,040 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,013 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,699 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,071 miles

Engine management light on

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 1 Dec 2016 38,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,527 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 17,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,125 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,912 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 7,548 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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KJ53 BCX is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 KJ53 BCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ53 BCX registered?

KJ53 BCX is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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