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YD04 VLB

2004 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS30083,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VLB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,407 miles

exhaust systems

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,588 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,094 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes splitting

engine light on

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,466 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to expose cord

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

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

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

slight bind from nearside front service brake

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,155 miles

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

engine management light on

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,692 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,801 miles

Offside 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)

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,901 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,082 miles

2 stone chips in front windscreen

both fronts and n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,116 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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YD04 VLB is a 2004 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YD04 VLB, 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 YD04 VLB registered?

YD04 VLB is a 2004 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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