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SL09 XPY

2009 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XPY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,252 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 76,105 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,781 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 68,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,806 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,613 miles

tyre pressure valve showing on dash /fault with sensor

Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,506 miles

tyre pressure light warning on

Pass 6 May 2019 55,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 53,523 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 53,523 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 49,898 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 36,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,101 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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SL09 XPY is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SL09 XPY, 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 SL09 XPY registered?

SL09 XPY is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is SL09 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 XPY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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