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R3 MMG

2009 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,285 mi
Last recorded71,285 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MMG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,285 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 69,760 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,565 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,676 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,826 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,432 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 62,432 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,552 miles

N/S front tyre cuts in side wall

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and offside rear tyres cracked around treads

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,005 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 27,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,577 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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R3 MMG is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R3 MMG, 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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R3 MMG is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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