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GY04 GBV

2004 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,977 mi
Last recorded164,977 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GBV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 164,977 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 162,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2024 161,978 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot split too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Rear nearside heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2023 152,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 152,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 144,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 144,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,002 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 138,002 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,304 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary belt perished

damp oil on rear diff and oil filter

Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,828 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Rear oil leak on diff

Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear oil leak on diff

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,425 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing thin in the edges

Fail 13 Nov 2015 93,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing thin in the edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,228 miles

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

rear exhaust boxs to pipe joints corroded.center pipe heat shield unsecured clamp missing.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,356 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,456 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2009 48,786 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 GBV is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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