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Lexus GS300 - 2007

196.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS300, model year 2007. Sample size: 310 cars, 629 tests and 1,235 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 310 cars

The 2007 Lexus GS300 demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 196 defects per 100 vehicles against the average of 352. Key categories where the GS300 excels include brakes, steering, and visibility, showing improvements of around 50% or more in defect rates compared to the average. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model rises at a slower pace than the average vehicle. Despite common issues such as tyre wear, the Lexus GS300 stands out in various areas, indicating it may be a more reliable choice in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 310 cars

More model years for Lexus GS300

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Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 50.2% better
70.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 57.0% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 55.5% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 37.9% better
63.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 44.3% better
174.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 31.6% better
37.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 35.8% better
7.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 58.1% better
18.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 127
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 124
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 57
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49

Serious faults (Top 10)

A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 9