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AP55 MGP

2006 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,371 mi
Last recorded169,371 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 169,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Within repair area ()

T.P.M.S. Warning on

Fail 22 Sep 2023 169,371 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe at heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low image flat ? (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative Lead loose at battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Within repair area ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe at heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S. Warning on

Pass 7 Oct 2022 160,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 147,074 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 142,764 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 142,714 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 132,437 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 132,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 106,966 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,008 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,008 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front tyres close to legal limit

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,907 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,596 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,236 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,594 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AP55 MGP is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 AP55 MGP, 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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AP55 MGP is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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