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P204 BFJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

223,276 mi
Last recorded223,276 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 BFJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 223,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 221,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 219,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 219,735 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank hose (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 210,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 203,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 199,977 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 193,901 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 193,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 188,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 188,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 181,385 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 181,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 176,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 173,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 172,470 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 172,470 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

cracks in front reg plate

Pass 11 Jun 2007 169,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 165,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 154,565 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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P204 BFJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 P204 BFJ, 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 30 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P204 BFJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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