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R26 LEX

2009 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,169 mi
Last recorded163,169 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 163,169 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 163,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 146,051 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 146,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 123,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,538 miles

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 97,671 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2018 103,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2017 97,706 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,745 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

front inner pads about 75% worn

front tyres worn low on very inner edges

Pass 22 May 2015 73,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 56,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Rear brake imbalance quite high 26%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R26 LEX is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 59,096 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 R26 LEX, 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 17 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R26 LEX registered?

R26 LEX is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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