2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate and common faults

176 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

136Well above average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 176 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced1.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%
  10. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.9%
  2. Brakes8.0%
  3. Suspension7.4%
  4. Tyres6.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2007 GS300All GS300 years2009 GS300 →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Lexus GS300?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2008 Lexus GS300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 176 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Lexus GS300?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Lexus GS300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 136, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).