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R40 RAW

2016 Lexus Gs

Blue Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Gs45,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 RAW
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 147,513 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 147,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 32,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 143,467 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 143,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 140,279 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 140,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 31,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,905 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 136,838 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Surface corrosion under car and on suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 134,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shockabsorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,991 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 131,834 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,684 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 128,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,567 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 125,944 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 125,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,569 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc backplate at n/s.

Corrosion on fuel filler neck pipes.

Corrosion on rear disc.

Corrosion on rear suspension arms o/s & n/s.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & perishing/cracking.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 111,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Corrosion on fuel filler neck pipes.

Corrosion on rear disc.

Corrosion on rear suspension arms o/s & n/s.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & perishing/cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,998 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Slight binding on n/s front brake.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,976 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,218 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,321 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 57,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,924 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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R40 RAW is a 2016 Lexus Gs in Blue with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 45,592 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 RAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R40 RAW is a 2016 Lexus Gs, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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