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GJ07 VWB

2007 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,197 mi
Last recorded146,197 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS30071,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VWB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,197 miles

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

advise o/s rear pads getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2024 146,195 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,474 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 124,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 124,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

THE ENGINE OIL MAY BE ON THE MIN MARK.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,066 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,524 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Borderline (3.1.6b)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,852 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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GJ07 VWB is a 2007 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,340 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 GJ07 VWB, 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 19 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ07 VWB registered?

GJ07 VWB is a 2007 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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