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GU59 VJY

2009 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,765 mi
Last recorded108,765 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 108,765 miles

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

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

tpms light flashing 2009 plate

Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 104,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel strap corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,602 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,602 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,753 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,423 miles

Nearside Front wiper split at end but clearing screen

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,692 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,927 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

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 VJY is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJY, 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 GU59 VJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU59 VJY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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