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LA53 HGC

2004 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,719 mi
Last recorded64,719 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,719 miles

nearside front wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2016 64,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,566 miles

Nearside 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 30 Jul 2009 41,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 41,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,202 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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LA53 HGC is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA53 HGC, 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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LA53 HGC is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is LA53 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 HGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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