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J1 GWR

2009 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GWR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 108,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 102,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,739 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 53,739 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J1 GWR is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J1 GWR, 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 J1 GWR registered?

J1 GWR is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is J1 GWR safe to buy?

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