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BU58 FPJ

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 115,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 112,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,371 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,348 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2022 84,345 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

TPM warning lamp on

front exhaust sleeve clamp insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,825 miles

engine under covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 80,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,864 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,991 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 74,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,425 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)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,802 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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BU58 FPJ is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU58 FPJ, 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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BU58 FPJ is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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