2007 Lexus Gs300 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Lexus Gs300 passed 83.1% of its 1,755 recorded MOT tests. That is 10.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.1% of all tests — 3.5 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and shock absorbers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 94 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.3% in the 30-60k band and 19.4% in the 150k+ band, a 7.1-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 195 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.6% | 133 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.0% | 87 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 81 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 76 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 51 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 94 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 88 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 68 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 65 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 59 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 51 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.1% | 422 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.5% | 395 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.2% | 390 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.4% | 165 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 133 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.3% | 111 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 155 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 393 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 572 | 18.2% |
| 120-150k | 397 | 21.2% |
| 150k+ | 222 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 394 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | 386 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 355 | 18.3% |
| 2024 | 331 | 16.6% |
| 2025 | 289 | 17.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Gs300
On a 2007 Gs300, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Lexus Gs300s pass their MOT?
83.1% of the 1,755 2007 Lexus Gs300 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Lexus Gs300?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.1% of tests, followed by brakes (7.6%).
Does the 2007 Gs300 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.3% in the 30-60k band to 19.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,755 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.