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MK53 BRF

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,367 mi
Last recorded32,367 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BRF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 31,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,998 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 28,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,117 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 28,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,509 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,733 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,177 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,691 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,491 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,649 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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MK53 BRF is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MK53 BRF, 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 MK53 BRF registered?

MK53 BRF is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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