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HJ04 VCY

2004 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,505 mi
Last recorded89,505 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,505 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,894 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,375 miles

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,368 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,354 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,509 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 55,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,350 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,969 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,546 miles

n/s/r light unit damage

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,894 miles

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

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

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

o/s washer jet weak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,894 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,915 miles

large screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,039 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 37,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet saftey catch sticks

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,376 miles

bonnet saftey catch sticks

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,810 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,896 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 20,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,719 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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HJ04 VCY is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ04 VCY, 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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HJ04 VCY is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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