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GU59 VKH

2009 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,131 mi
Last recorded160,131 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VKH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 160,131 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 160,093 miles

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

Emissions not tested not safe to carry on with testing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam flashes on and off every now and then (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam flashes on and off now and then (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

oil level below level

Pass 22 Jun 2018 153,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 153,808 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 135,653 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,507 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,494 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/R suspension damper fliud slightly weeping

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,942 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,353 miles

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

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 VKH is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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