LEXUS GS300 MOT Pass Rate
81.1% of 1,193 LEXUS GS300 MOT tests pass.
The GS300 passes 81.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LEXUS models (87.8%).
The LEXUS GS300 has a pass rate of 81.1%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 80.9% | 1,185 | 118,358 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS GS300
The most common reason the LEXUS GS300 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.2% | not working |
| Brakes | 48.6% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 25.0% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 18.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.7% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 11.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | fixing missing |