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GY04 ESU

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,446 mi
Last recorded112,446 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ESU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated, dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 109,127 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated, dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight play at Suspension component detected

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

steering rack bush worn at both sides, slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2022 105,190 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight play at Suspension component detected

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

steering rack bush worn at both sides, slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 101,460 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine multiple drips exceeding maximum allowed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly P.R.S dash warning illuminated at start of test & switch not functioning, restarted engine twice, no further fault found (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 98,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury chrome trim below drivers door projecting from vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside, aim / pressure low, reservoir is full of fluid, pump running, headlamp washers working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Spare tyre defective appears underinflated ()

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jets partially blocked

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 91,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged and pipe deformed (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside washer jets partially blocked

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,718 miles

Exhaust heat shield on the pipe loose/clamp deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both thrust arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn and uneven surface

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,713 miles

Brake pump leaking ABS unit (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield on the pipe loose/clamp deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both thrust arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn and uneven surface

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front headlamp pattern beginning to fade due to clouded headlamp unit.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

The timing belt is due for renewal.

engine management light on.

slight coolant leak from behind timing cover

Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,011 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,942 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,379 miles

Has a large crack at the top of the windscreen outside of the swept area. Recommend replacement at nearest convenience.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Has a large crack at the top of the windscreen outside of the swept area. Recommend replacement at nearest convenience.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,975 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,281 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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GY04 ESU is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY04 ESU, 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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GY04 ESU is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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