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MA08 XVU

2008 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,472 mi
Last recorded69,472 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 64,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 55,736 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light is on

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,434 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 51,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,030 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,030 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,226 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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MA08 XVU is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA08 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA08 XVU registered?

MA08 XVU is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 XVU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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