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W46 DME

2009 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS30059,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 DME
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2024 65,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,421 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 61,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,633 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 55,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 16,087 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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W46 DME is a 2009 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 W46 DME, 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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W46 DME is a 2009 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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