Lexus GS 300 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 3,672 −7.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,672 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 71.7% Cars of the same ages 59.9%
• Rank by number licensed No. 473 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2007 11,858 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,666 miles a year

How many Lexus GS 300s are left in Great Britain?

There were 3,672 Lexus GS 300s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,672 declared off the road (SORN). That is 69.0% fewer than the peak of 11,858 in 2007.

Lexus GS 300 versions

The Lexus GS 300 GS300 Sport has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Lexus GS 300 MOT reliability

In 2025, 71.7% of Lexus GS 300 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Lexus GS 300s tested pass 59.9% of the time, so the Lexus GS 300 does better than average for its age, by 11.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 72.4%.

Lexus GS 300 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Lexus GS 300 fails its MOT, appearing on 42.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.8% of Lexus GS 300 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Lexus GS 300 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Lexus GS 300 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction”, on 14.3% of 652 failed tests. 61.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Lexus GS 300 by year

The 2005 Lexus GS 300 has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Lexus GS 300 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 3,840 Lexus GS 300s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 52.3% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 47.6% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc. The share with an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc has grown from 7.6% in 2014 to 47.6%. Hybrids made up 7.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 47.5% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Lexus GS 300 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Lexus GS 300 from 2000, when the data begins, to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 24.4 to 61.4 mpg, with CO2 of 104 to 281 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “GS300h, MY2016”, “GS”, “GS, MY2014”, “All Models”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Lexus GS 300 safety recalls

DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Lexus GS 300 since 1992, the first in 2006. The most recent was launched on 23 January 2023.

All 6 Lexus GS 300 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Lexus GS 300. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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