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RO57 XZJ

2007 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS30071,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 XZJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 115,864 miles

Body component insecure fuel tank shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 1.20 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe to n/s rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box tied up to brake pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light len's damaged

Rev lights inop

Fail 17 Jan 2025 112,779 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light len's damaged

Rev lights inop

Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,382 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 108,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlight leveling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,291 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,358 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 92,358 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 86,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,694 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre excessively worn inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut/slit in inner side wall, not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre has cut/slit in inner side wall, not showing cords

Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre excessively worn inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut/slit in inner side wall, not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre has cut/slit in inner side wall, not showing cords

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,390 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 40,299 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,507 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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RO57 XZJ is a 2007 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,340 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO57 XZJ, 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 19 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RO57 XZJ is a 2007 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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