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MV04 VDA

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VDA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 124,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 124,745 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jan 2025 118,289 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 107,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 86,438 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 80,675 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,807 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,064 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,134 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,267 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,854 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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MV04 VDA is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MV04 VDA, 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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MV04 VDA is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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