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FN04 VWV

2004 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VWV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 120,572 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 117,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 105,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 96,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,404 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,767 miles

exhaust rear joints corroded

underside engine cover and some under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,094 miles

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

water leaking from the pump area ???

Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,787 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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FN04 VWV is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FN04 VWV, 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 FN04 VWV registered?

FN04 VWV is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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