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RF04 NDG

2004 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,763 mi
Last recorded141,763 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 NDG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2023 141,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody and all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2023 141,763 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 135,030 miles

Rear exhaust is rusty

car is rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2021 135,030 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is rusty

car is rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 129,186 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre wall cut

Pass 9 Dec 2019 127,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 123,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 116,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,123 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 112,123 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 103,049 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 97,857 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 97,857 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,357 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,454 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 84,951 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,917 miles

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

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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RF04 NDG is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF04 NDG, 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 RF04 NDG registered?

RF04 NDG is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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