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GV08 LSX

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 LSX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 107,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer sections (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges and sidewall damage [225/50/zr17]budget (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 97,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer sections (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges and sidewall damage [225/50/zr17]budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,094 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 91,094 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit on front edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has screw in it [repairable] ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,406 miles

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,112 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,020 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 65,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,666 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,141 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,120 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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GV08 LSX is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV08 LSX, 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 GV08 LSX registered?

GV08 LSX is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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