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S12 LNL

2004 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,140 mi
Last recorded115,140 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 LNL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,218 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 111,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,987 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 79,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,033 miles

front pads worn close to 1.5mm nearside rear number plate no working nearside rear shock slightly leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,242 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,508 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sied (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,508 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sied (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,496 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,332 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 52,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,101 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,122 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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S12 LNL is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S12 LNL, 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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S12 LNL is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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