Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Lexus Gs300?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Lexus Gs300?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Lexus Gs300?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Lexus Gs300 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

42% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Lexus Gs300 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2009 Lexus Gs300 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Lexus Gs300?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Lexus Gs300 are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (59.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (54.9% of vehicles), Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (52.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Lexus Gs300?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Gs300 (2009)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2009 Lexus Gs300

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2009 Lexus Gs300. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2009 Lexus GS300 passes its MOT first time 87.6% of the time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%—but there's a serious caveat: 42.3% of these cars have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and a real concern for a buyer. This suggests the model develops serious issues that put safety at risk, even if it clears its annual test more often than most vehicles its age.

The median mileage of 59,544 miles is remarkably low for a 2009 car, suggesting these are well-cared-for examples or lightly used. However, advisories run high at 14.1 per vehicle on average, indicating wear and minor faults are common; before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, braking system, and electrical components, since those typically generate both advisories and failures on this model.

We have limited data for the 2009 Lexus Gs300 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

42.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

Over 14.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 43k–79k

For context

These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

What tends to go wrong

Based on 130 cars. % = share of cohort with at least one match (advisories + failures combined).

~1 in 3 Brake wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (59.4%) · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (44.8%) · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (13.4%)

💡 Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

~1 in 3 Tyre wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (54.9%) · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (49.4%) · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (33.8%) · …

💡 Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. A used-car inspection will confirm how much is left.

~1 in 3 Other issues

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (52.8%) · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (51.4%)

~1 in 10 Suspension & steering

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (14.1%) · Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (13.5%)

💡 Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

~1 in 10 Exhaust & emissions

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (14.1%)

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Before you buy a 2009 Lexus Gs300

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 42.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	129	87.6%	2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Lexus Gs300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

59,544

typical

42,756

low mileage

79,259

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Lexus Gs300 vehicles fall between 42,756 and 79,259 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 42,756 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 42,756–79,259 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Lexus Gs300s sit.

⚠ Over 106,999 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Lexus Gs300 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2009 Lexus Gs300s are still active.

84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

14.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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