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MT56 XMZ

2007 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,286 mi
Last recorded140,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS30071,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XMZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 140,286 miles

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 14 Jan 2025 136,601 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing on inner edges and split in tread 245/40 18 tpms light on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 131,605 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,733 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 126,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears , chalked at rear end behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN TO CORD EXPOSURE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge , dunlop 245 40 18 97 V EL (5.2.3 (e))

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,027 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2020 114,027 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,321 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,914 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,733 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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MT56 XMZ is a 2007 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT56 XMZ, 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 MT56 XMZ registered?

MT56 XMZ is a 2007 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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