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AO06 LJV

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,897 mi
Last recorded133,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 LJV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 133,894 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 129,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 13 Feb 2023 125,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,482 miles

Rear bumper has a slight damage

both front brake discs scored/lipped

Fail 9 Feb 2021 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper has a slight damage

both front brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,622 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,968 miles

Free-play Detected At Steering Wheel

Nearside Front Tyre Bald From Edges And Worn Down Close To Legal Limit

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,693 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf dip beam flickers sometimes suppect blub faulty recommend to change ASAP!!!

Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf dip beam flickers sometimes suppect blub faulty recommend to change ASAP!!!

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,178 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 76,875 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,815 miles

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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AO06 LJV is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO06 LJV, 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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AO06 LJV is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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