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J8 BDN

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,981 mi
Last recorded138,981 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BDN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 138,981 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting support bracket corroded REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sills 30mms of front mounting of reasr subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills corroded 30cms of rear subframe front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 133,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 130,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower sub frame corroded

Rear Lower under car corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2023 125,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

corrosion underneath inner sills/ chassis/ suspension components etc

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 18 Jul 2023 125,705 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

corrosion underneath inner sills/ chassis/ suspension components etc

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 30 Jul 2022 121,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Rear Lower corrosion under rear of car

covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 121,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Rear Lower corrosion under rear of car

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,980 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 117,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r zero effort on the park brake (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,772 miles

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

brakes slightly spongy pressing pedal

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake caliper no free movement. Spongy brake pedal.

Nearside Rear Vehicle Height Sensor Obviously Damaged / Broken.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper no free movement. Spongy brake pedal.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 106,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (HID Bulb Lights Up Then Turns Off) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper no free movement. Spongy brake pedal.

Nearside Rear Vehicle Height Sensor Obviously Damaged / Broken.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper no free movement. Spongy brake pedal.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,655 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,643 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,980 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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J8 BDN is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J8 BDN, 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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J8 BDN is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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