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WU08 HFZ

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,804 mi
Last recorded214,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 HFZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 214,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under surface corrasion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under surface corrasion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 209,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 192,034 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 176,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 168,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 163,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 163,451 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,640 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 141,003 miles

Offside Rear backbox slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,923 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,268 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,419 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,617 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,862 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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WU08 HFZ is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU08 HFZ, 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 WU08 HFZ registered?

WU08 HFZ is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 HFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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