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BF09 WJU

2009 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,720 mi
Last recorded171,720 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 WJU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 171,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tpms light on

Pass 21 May 2025 162,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 152,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 145,682 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,309 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 129,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 97,429 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 97,429 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,531 miles

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

suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,507 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 85,507 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,793 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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BF09 WJU is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 59,096 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 BF09 WJU, 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 17 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF09 WJU is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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