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LJ04 SRC

2004 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,290 mi
Last recorded156,290 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 SRC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 156,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 146,264 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

mileage discrepancy

Fail 9 Apr 2025 146,263 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

mileage discrepancy

Pass 11 Nov 2022 178,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 163,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 147,973 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play close to failing test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,659 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 133,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 132,278 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 129,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,237 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,395 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,232 miles

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)

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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LJ04 SRC is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LJ04 SRC, 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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What year was LJ04 SRC registered?

LJ04 SRC is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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