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MK04 WDM

2004 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,973 mi
Last recorded117,973 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 WDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor corroded and holed within30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind felt while rotating wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,461 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2022 114,434 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,780 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,758 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2019 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2018 106,404 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken, but the exhaust is still adequately supported

restricted view of engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,400 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2017 103,400 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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,093 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,948 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)

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic cover fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,328 miles

engine under trays and sill and floor trims fitted .unable to test some iteams

Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,328 miles

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

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

engine under trays and sill and floor trims fitted .unable to test some iteams

Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 66,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,565 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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MK04 WDM is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MK04 WDM, 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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MK04 WDM is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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