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AU56 VYR

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,502 mi
Last recorded122,502 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VYR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,502 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 122,502 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,527 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,521 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 114,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,224 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,191 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 106,189 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,378 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear only just passed test need replacing a s p (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,963 miles

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

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)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,183 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,464 miles

n/s/f wiper split slightly

o/s/f wiper smearing

o/s/f wiper split slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,436 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 29 Jan 2010 61,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AU56 VYR is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU56 VYR, 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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AU56 VYR is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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