Lexus Gs300
From 4,918 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Gs300s fare better: 2009 models pass at 87.7% vs 76.1% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 128 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 128 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 127 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 90 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 83 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 76 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 74 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 73 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 72 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 72 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 71 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.1% of Gs300 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £115.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 87.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2008 | 79.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2007 | 81.3% | esc mil indicates a system malfunction, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2006 | 78.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
9 earlier years
| 2005 | 76.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, esc mil indicates a system malfunction |
| 2004 | 76.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2003 | 77.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2002 | 74.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow |
| 2001 | 80.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2000 | 82.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1999 | 76.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 1998 | 73.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 1997 | 82.4% | actuator leaking and braking performance not affected, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gs300s tested had between 98,104 and 161,748 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 119,982 median miles, the Gs300 has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Gs300 MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Gs300 has a 78.4% MOT pass rate based on 4,918 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Gs300?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Gs300 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 128 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Gs300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Gs300 is 119,982 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 98,104 and 161,748 miles.
Buying a used Gs300?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £115 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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