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MC53 AKJ

2004 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,234 mi
Last recorded116,234 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AKJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 114,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,928 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,014 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,668 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,919 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,062 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,457 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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MC53 AKJ is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MC53 AKJ, 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 MC53 AKJ registered?

MC53 AKJ is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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