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GY04 GBU

2004 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,011 mi
Last recorded58,011 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 56,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 54,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 53,472 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,993 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 50,993 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 47,381 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 45,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively,advise replacing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2018 45,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively,advise replacing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 43,896 miles

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

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

front number plate is loose

Pass 19 May 2016 41,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 29 May 2015 39,277 miles

Both front tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold from the inner edges (235/45/17)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 20 May 2014 36,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,981 miles

n/s/f tyre damage/small bulge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,549 miles

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

small cut/ bulge on tyre outter siewall on n-s-f

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,489 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge .

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 GBU is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY04 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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