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J800 MJD

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,346 mi
Last recorded134,346 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 MJD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 134,346 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 121,920 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 121,920 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body surface rust , suspension and braking component

Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,001 miles

engine & sill covers fittede

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,024 miles

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

sill and engine covers

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,285 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,211 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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J800 MJD is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J800 MJD, 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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J800 MJD is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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