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SM09 HHO

2009 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,534 mi
Last recorded103,534 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HHO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,534 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,619 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,995 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,108 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 94,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,814 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 88,815 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 9 Jun 2020 84,334 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,680 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,823 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,717 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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SM09 HHO 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 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 SM09 HHO, 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 SM09 HHO registered?

SM09 HHO is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SM09 HHO safe to buy?

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