2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate and common faults

279 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 279 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  7. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes16.5%
  2. Lights & electrics15.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  4. Tyres4.7%
  5. Body & chassis3.9%
  6. Suspension3.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  8. Wheels1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Lexus GS300?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2007 Lexus GS300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 279 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Lexus GS300?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Lexus GS300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).