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EF04 BYW

2004 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,240 mi
Last recorded111,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BYW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,240 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,306 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,164 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 73,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,583 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 66,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,954 miles

vsc warnimg light on

Fail 20 Mar 2014 61,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

has a cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

vsc warnimg light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,523 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing in treads

Fail 6 May 2010 51,523 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing in treads

Pass 14 May 2009 47,950 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 43,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,503 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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EF04 BYW is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 83,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF04 BYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF04 BYW is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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