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BJ08 BAU

2008 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BAU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 100,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,636 miles

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 8 Jan 2024 85,010 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 73,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 70,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 68,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 62,626 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 16 May 2019 62,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 May 2018 51,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,040 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,097 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,467 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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BJ08 BAU is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BJ08 BAU, 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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BJ08 BAU is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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