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GJ56 UGY

2007 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,867 mi
Last recorded207,867 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS30071,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UGY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 207,867 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 201,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front down pipes have slight blows (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 201,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 197,245 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 197,226 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component missing offside & nearside ball joint castle nut securing devices missing (split pins) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 193,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 190,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 184,032 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 184,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 154,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,846 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,846 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 62,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,633 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,175 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,943 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,049 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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GJ56 UGY is a 2007 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ56 UGY, 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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GJ56 UGY is a 2007 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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