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LM53 ZRL

2004 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,763 mi
Last recorded201,763 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ZRL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 201,763 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 184,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 143,976 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2018 118,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light damage .

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 11 Jun 2017 105,625 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 11 Jun 2017 105,625 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 11 May 2016 96,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 88,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has inner worn.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,039 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has inner worn.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pad antisqeal shims and clips loose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake pad antisqeal shims and clips loose

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,138 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,361 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,242 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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LM53 ZRL is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM53 ZRL, 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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LM53 ZRL is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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