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RA57 YGK

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,305 mi
Last recorded105,305 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 YGK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 100,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 97,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 94,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 92,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 89,053 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 86,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,333 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 69,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear pads near end

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,185 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 61,185 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,400 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)

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on iner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,432 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 31,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,791 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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RA57 YGK is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA57 YGK, 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 RA57 YGK registered?

RA57 YGK is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is RA57 YGK safe to buy?

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