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BF08 AWN

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,206 mi
Last recorded114,206 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AWN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps glazed

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2024 107,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 101,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake pin (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake pins locking wires incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,874 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box Y pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

headlights lens discolouring

n/s rear headlight leveling sensor link arm seizing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,222 miles

Underside corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2021 90,222 miles

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

Breaks need attention noisy

Underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,702 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,701 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,659 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,785 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,408 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2016 70,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 May 2015 63,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 63,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,927 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2012 36,886 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 36,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,327 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BF08 AWN is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF08 AWN, 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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BF08 AWN is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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