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SH04 EVX

2004 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EVX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 121,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 8 Jul 2020 121,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 121,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,969 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 118,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,955 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 96,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,861 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,595 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

heatshield insecure at centre section

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,489 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 86,486 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,086 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,281 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 51,184 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,184 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 39,388 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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SH04 EVX is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH04 EVX, 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 SH04 EVX registered?

SH04 EVX is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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