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MV08 TZE

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,712 mi
Last recorded145,712 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TZE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 145,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

tyre pressure monitoring service light on [TPMS] vehicle pre january 2012 model

Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,067 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside body damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 143,023 miles

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2021 143,023 miles

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 141,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,940 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 129,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,722 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,607 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,095 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 101,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2014 94,509 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 94,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 82,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 70,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 70,893 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 50,141 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 50,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TZE is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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