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NJ04 VEX

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 91,762 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 91,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 80,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,216 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,171 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,966 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,254 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,863 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,038 miles

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

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

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

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

under guards fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,249 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 42,205 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,162 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,162 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,369 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,074 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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NJ04 VEX is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NJ04 VEX, 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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NJ04 VEX is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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