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FL09 LRU

2009 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,439 mi
Last recorded120,439 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LRU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm and worn on inner edge (245/40/18, 97Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2025 120,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm and worn on inner edge (245/40/18, 97Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 113,082 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,967 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 91,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,277 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 74,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads unevenly worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,692 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads unevenly worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken, recommend replacement. (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 57,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken, recommend replacement. (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,650 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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FL09 LRU is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL09 LRU, 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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FL09 LRU is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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