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LM04 XWL

2004 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 XWL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 122,438 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 122,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 118,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,071 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides and O/S/F lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undercovers present.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 109,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 107,562 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 107,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,895 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 105,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,667 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 104,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,373 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 19 Jun 2012 66,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,557 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,481 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 38,481 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,602 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 24,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,855 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 XWL is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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