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K44 PLT

2004 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,560 mi
Last recorded163,560 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 PLT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,560 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 160,190 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,489 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 131,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 123,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,207 miles

Nearside Front top arm bush worn causing play in

Offside Front top arm bush worn causing play in

Offside Rear lower arm hub bush worn causing play in

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,501 miles

Both rear tyres on 3.5mm

Nearside Front top arm has play in

Offside Front top arm has play in

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,777 miles

play in osr bottom hub bush

nsf top arm slight play

osf top arm slight play

play in nsf bottom hub bush

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,279 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 50,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,477 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,552 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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K44 PLT 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 90.5%.

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 K44 PLT, 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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K44 PLT is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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