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B16 DEY

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,020 mi
Last recorded139,020 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DEY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 139,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 130,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,914 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 120,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 117,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,832 miles

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,832 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,621 miles

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

vehicle fitted with sill covers and undertrays

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the front section of the nearside and offside main front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,437 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted hampering fully inspection of car

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,626 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,436 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,562 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,354 miles

monitor front tyre wear at edges of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,050 miles

front wipers smearing slight

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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B16 DEY is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B16 DEY, 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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B16 DEY is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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