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Lexus IS300 - 2004

276.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS300, model year 2004. Sample size: 165 cars, 332 tests and 917 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 165 cars

The 2004 Lexus IS300 has an overall defect rate of 276 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 28% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notable improvements can be seen in categories such as brakes and steering, where the Lexus outperforms the average by 23% and 81% respectively. Additionally, it shows fewer issues in lights and electrics, as well as body and structure, making it a reliable choice in these areas. However, common defects related to tyre wear have not been highlighted, suggesting that the IS300 may perform well in aspects other than tyres. Overall, this model demonstrates a strong reliability profile compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 165 cars

More model years for Lexus IS300

2002 2003 2004

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 21.9% better
128.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 80.7% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 7.5% better
27.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 29.8% better
77.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 21.4% better
245.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 36.5% better
40.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 78.3% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 48.7% better
25.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 533 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 29
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 5