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FN08 XOZ

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,577 mi
Last recorded147,577 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XOZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 147,577 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 138,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 123,607 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,576 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam faulty bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,237 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,988 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,794 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 XOZ is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 FN08 XOZ, 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 XOZ is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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