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MK08 YKX

2008 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,226 mi
Last recorded131,226 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YKX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 131,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 120,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 118,629 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 118,629 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,644 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,842 miles

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

rear brake discs has slight corrosion .

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 83,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 60,000 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,419 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 YKX is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK08 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

MK08 YKX is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is MK08 YKX safe to buy?

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