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WU56 YHG

2007 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,120 mi
Last recorded53,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS30071,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 YHG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 53,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,602 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 51,602 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases NS back box pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,945 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 49,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,097 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 43,097 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake caliper slide pins sticking but ok for RBT

Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,358 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 38,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,766 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,010 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,900 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WU56 YHG is a 2007 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,340 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 WU56 YHG, 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 19 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 YHG registered?

WU56 YHG is a 2007 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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