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ET04 LYJ

2004 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,251 mi
Last recorded102,251 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 LYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,205 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,076 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,797 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,068 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,794 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 86,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,142 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 83,137 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,540 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 63,534 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,685 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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ET04 LYJ is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET04 LYJ, 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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What year was ET04 LYJ registered?

ET04 LYJ is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is ET04 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 LYJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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