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LW04 XDZ

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,522 mi
Last recorded147,522 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XDZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 147,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 3 Apr 2019 147,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,093 miles

EML on throughout test

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked (child seat)

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

Nearside Wiper torn on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2018 139,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML on throughout test

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked (child seat)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Wiper torn on edges

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 138,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front wiper split

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 130,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,250 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,322 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,175 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,403 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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LW04 XDZ is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LW04 XDZ, 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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LW04 XDZ is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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