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HU57 MAM

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,355 mi
Last recorded112,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU57 MAM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 104,544 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 101,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,889 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,001 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,305 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,998 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges

nearside rear outer sill end guard adrift

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,472 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 50,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,002 miles

Front passanger airbag switched off, due to child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,880 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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HU57 MAM is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HU57 MAM, 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 HU57 MAM registered?

HU57 MAM is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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