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LM04 PZC

2004 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 PZC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 118,423 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 116,960 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 115,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 115,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,521 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 114,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 113,161 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 110,874 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 110,874 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 105,118 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns+os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 105,118 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns+os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,160 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 101,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 97,586 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,394 miles

both rear tyres close to min

Pass 23 May 2014 85,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 80,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,336 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to cut cord or ply.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 77,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to cut cord or ply.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 58,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,619 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 41,037 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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LM04 PZC is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LM04 PZC, 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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LM04 PZC is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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