2007 Lexus GS300 3.0L Petrol · GU56 XOR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 24, 2025, but the overall maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. A failure occurred just one day prior to that on June 23, 2025, due to an inoperative nearside parking brake and an ineffective windscreen wiper. While these issues were rectified immediately for the subsequent pass, the history of recurring defects suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten the vehicle's legal status. At 19 years old age, the recorded mileage of 52,197 miles represents exceptionally low usage, averaging 2,747 miles per year. This low mileage suggests the car has sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components. Between June 2022 and June 2024, the vehicle covered only 4,894 miles, yet the 2024 test revealed multiple issues with tyre perishing and brake hardware. This confirms that age-related dry cracking in tyres and thinning of components are occurring despite the low number of driven miles. A buyer must specifically inspect the braking system and tyre condition. The records from 2023, 2024, and 2025 consistently flag worn brake pads, pitted discs, and a failing parking brake. The 2025 failure of the parking brake mechanism indicates the assembly may be seized or corroded from lack of use. Furthermore, the repeated reports of cracking and perishing tyres across multiple years indicate that the rubber compound has reached the end of its life regardless of tread depth, necessitating a full replacement of all four tyres to ensure structural integrity and safety.