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MV08 HTC

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,902 mi
Last recorded67,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HTC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 67,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 64,064 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,175 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 53,148 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 49,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,366 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 48,364 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CUT ON INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,548 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 46,548 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing LETTER M INCOMPLETE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTTER WALL CUT... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,913 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres scuffed on outter walls...

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,109 miles

N/S/F N/S/R TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS...

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,658 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD AND CRACKED.....

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,695 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTER WALL

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,741 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracked on tread

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,741 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracked on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 29,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,991 miles

slight cuts on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,513 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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MV08 HTC is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MV08 HTC, 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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MV08 HTC is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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