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MK08 DDJ

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

186,525 mi
Last recorded186,525 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 DDJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 186,525 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 173,882 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 161,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 146,959 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,943 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,989 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,119 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,560 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,196 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,420 miles

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

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,169 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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MK08 DDJ is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MK08 DDJ, 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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What year was MK08 DDJ registered?

MK08 DDJ is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MK08 DDJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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