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FN09 CWE

2009 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 CWE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,691 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 118,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 113,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 108,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,822 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,821 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,530 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,349 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box missing (7.1.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are lipped

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

rear tyres are lightly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 57,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

reat tyres are lightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 39,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 31,813 miles

Edges worn/uneven on both front tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sidewall split on n/s/f tyre

Small stone chips in front screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN09 CWE is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN09 CWE, 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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FN09 CWE is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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