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MW08 EGU

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,487 mi
Last recorded84,487 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 EGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,487 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 67,572 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 67,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 66,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,202 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 64,202 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 62,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 59,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,916 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,229 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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MW08 EGU is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MW08 EGU, 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 MW08 EGU registered?

MW08 EGU is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is MW08 EGU safe to buy?

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