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B7 WCT

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,213 mi
Last recorded69,213 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 WCT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 69,213 miles

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

Front Bonnet Struts Weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road Wheel Damaged

Offside Mirror Casing Damaged

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 69,211 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint/Flange Marked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S Lagging 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet Struts Weak

Nearside Front Outer Road Wheel Damaged

Offside Mirror Casing Damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 67,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/3 visible F&R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 64,217 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal sinking ; n/s/r pipe leaking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

both bonnet struts worn

offside front door mirror case damaged

rear brakes noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 61,107 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,086 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,051 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,105 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,066 miles

osf tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2013 22,062 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

osf tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,255 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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B7 WCT is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 66,526 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 B7 WCT, 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 18 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B7 WCT is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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