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FN08 KVK

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 KVK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 145,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 140,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,727 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside door mirror glass faulty

Fail 21 Feb 2020 134,660 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside door mirror glass faulty

Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,282 miles

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

TPMS indicates a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

offside obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not affecting the rear view

Fail 17 Feb 2019 118,184 miles

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

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

TPMS indicates a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

offside obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not affecting the rear view

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,456 miles

Damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre, cords not visible

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,976 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,622 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to the cords

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to the cords

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,951 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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FN08 KVK is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN08 KVK, 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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FN08 KVK is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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