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KB04 MLV

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,146 mi
Last recorded157,146 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 MLV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 157,146 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 157,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 131,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 131,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 127,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 127,633 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine light

Fail 5 Mar 2013 119,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet held down with bungee straps

Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,785 miles

bonnet held down with bungee straps

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,385 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,809 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2009 71,527 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 71,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,655 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 51,274 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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KB04 MLV is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KB04 MLV, 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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KB04 MLV is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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