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M8 USM

2007 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,778 mi
Last recorded71,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS30071,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 USM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 71,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 69,786 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 69,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 65,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 58,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,134 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 47,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 44,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2015 44,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 3 May 2013 36,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2011 27,140 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 22,768 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 22,768 miles

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

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

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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M8 USM is a 2007 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,340 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 M8 USM, 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 19 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M8 USM registered?

M8 USM is a 2007 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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