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ET53 FYG

2004 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,826 mi
Last recorded177,826 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FYG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 177,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 158,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 147,208 miles

slight front brake judder

Fail 22 Oct 2011 146,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,468 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,812 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 100,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,516 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,898 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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ET53 FYG is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET53 FYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 FYG registered?

ET53 FYG is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is ET53 FYG safe to buy?

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