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GU59 VBK

2009 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VBK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 51,363 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2024 48,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2022 43,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,654 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 37,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,263 miles

Front tyres have damage to tread but no cords visible

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,263 miles

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

Front tyres have damage to tread but no cords visible

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,022 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 20,021 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,878 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,146 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,061 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GU59 VBK is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU59 VBK, 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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GU59 VBK is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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