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AF06 BVM

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,300 mi
Last recorded142,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BVM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 142,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 142,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

park brake only just met limit advice attension needed

sill covers fitted

tps light on

Fail 19 Jul 2024 138,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

tps light on

Pass 11 Jul 2023 135,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 135,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,437 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 118,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,686 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 113,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 86,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,305 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,667 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,444 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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AF06 BVM is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 74,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF06 BVM is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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