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YG08 YBX

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,273 mi
Last recorded178,273 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YBX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 178,273 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 178,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 171,215 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 156,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 137,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,142 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,048 miles

front tyres worn close to limits

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 45,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,645 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,962 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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YG08 YBX 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 88.9%.

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 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 YG08 YBX, 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 YG08 YBX registered?

YG08 YBX is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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