2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate and common faults

103 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 103 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.6%
  2. Lights & electrics10.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  4. Brakes5.8%
  5. Suspension3.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2009 Lexus GS300?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2009 Lexus GS300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 103 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Lexus GS300?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2009 Lexus GS300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).