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GR08 FSY

2008 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,261 mi
Last recorded179,261 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 FSY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 179,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 175,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 175,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 175,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 169,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 159,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,376 miles

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

engine cover fitted

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 10 Oct 2019 137,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,320 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,717 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,078 miles

N/S/F,N/S/R,O/S/R, ROAD WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,078 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F,N/S/R,O/S/R, ROAD WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GR08 FSY is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GR08 FSY, 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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What year was GR08 FSY registered?

GR08 FSY is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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