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VN57 KSX

2008 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,856 mi
Last recorded149,856 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 KSX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,856 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 147,876 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 147,876 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 147,875 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,516 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 143,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,431 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 138,431 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 134,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective devise link broken (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre / damaged on outer wall

Pass 27 Feb 2016 130,412 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 112,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 112,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall not through to cords.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 90,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,285 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 64,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,944 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VN57 KSX is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VN57 KSX, 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 VN57 KSX registered?

VN57 KSX is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is VN57 KSX safe to buy?

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