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SV04 SSZ

2004 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 SSZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 104,033 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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 29 Apr 2024 91,082 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,667 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 74,334 miles

suspension rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2022 74,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,098 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 May 2020 68,608 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 68,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,083 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2019 65,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,665 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,779 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,868 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,674 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 48,206 miles

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

n/s r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,206 miles

n/s r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,313 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 38,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,867 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 34,867 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,058 miles

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

advise rear diff noisy

Fail 30 Apr 2010 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear diff noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,701 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,967 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,765 miles

Offside Front 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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SV04 SSZ is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SV04 SSZ, 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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SV04 SSZ is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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