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G7 FTA

2009 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,964 mi
Last recorded148,964 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 FTA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 148,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 148,916 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 146,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 146,379 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,084 miles

covers on sill both sides

under tray fitted to the car all round

Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,328 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2018 128,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 122,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,639 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,659 miles

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

all tyres close to legal limit

front discs worn

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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G7 FTA is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G7 FTA, 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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What year was G7 FTA registered?

G7 FTA is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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