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LB04 ARU

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,089 mi
Last recorded111,089 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 ARU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2015 111,089 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management warning lamp stays on

exhaust heat shield loose and rattles

Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,089 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management warning lamp stays on

exhaust heat shield loose and rattles

Pass 18 Apr 2014 100,098 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 100,094 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,269 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,109 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

exhaust heat sheild loose and noisy

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

vehicle stability control light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,947 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,797 miles

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

suspect rear brake pads low unable to see properly

Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspect rear brake pads low unable to see properly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,277 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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LB04 ARU is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB04 ARU, 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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LB04 ARU is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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