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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lexus Gs300. Check any Gs300 by registration number below.

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80.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.5%

vs Lexus Avg

17

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Lexus Gs300 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lexus Gs300 has an average MOT pass rate of 80.2%, which is 6.5 percentage points below the Lexus brand average of 86.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Gs300 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lexus Gs300 fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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. If you are preparing your Gs300 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lexus Gs300, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lexus Gs300 performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 373 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

15.0%

2008

Based on 432 vehicles

82.2%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

13.7%

2007

Based on 772 vehicles

82.8%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

13.8%

2006

Based on 1,150 vehicles

77.3%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

20.6%

2005

Based on 1,896 vehicles

76.8%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

23.1%

2004

Based on 183 vehicles

81.4%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

19.2%

2003

Based on 333 vehicles

76.6%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2002

Based on 364 vehicles

76.1%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

15.3%

2001

Based on 330 vehicles

81.5%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

11.4%

2000

Based on 243 vehicles

74.5%Average
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

20.6%

1999

Based on 412 vehicles

79.4%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

18.3%

1998

Based on 534 vehicles

83.7%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

10.9%

1997

Based on 241 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

7.4%

1996

Based on 184 vehicles

75.0%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

10.9%

1995

Based on 56 vehicles

83.9%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

4.7%

1994

Based on 53 vehicles

81.1%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

10.5%

0

Based on 3,481 vehicles

80.4%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

Top MOT Failures — Lexus Gs300

The most common reasons a Lexus Gs300 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

8.7%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.4%
3

Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow

3.5%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.7%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.6%
Lexus Gs300 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.7%

Rear Nearside

2.7%

Front Offside

1.9%

Other Lexus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lexus models.

Lexus Ls430

88.8% pass rate

Lexus Is F

92.6% pass rate

Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

87.6% pass rate

Lexus Gs450h

91.4% pass rate

Lexus Is 300h Premier Cvt

89.3% pass rate

Lexus Is250

82.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lexus Gs300

Lexus Gs300 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lexus Gs300 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Gs300?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lexus Gs300 is 80.2% compared to the Lexus average of 86.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexus Gs300?
The most common MOT failures on the Lexus Gs300 are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (8.7%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.4%), Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Lexus Gs300 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.2%, the Lexus Gs300 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lexus Gs300?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lexus Gs300?
Typical mileage for the Lexus Gs300: 112,627 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Gs300 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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