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BC06 OKH

2006 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,923 mi
Last recorded179,923 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC06 OKH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 179,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 179,858 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 176,161 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 175,928 miles

Emissions unable to be completed High CO levels & high amount of smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 172,526 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 172,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear close to2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 163,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPM system faulty

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,295 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 147,051 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 131,175 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 110,376 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,563 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,179 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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BC06 OKH is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BC06 OKH, 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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BC06 OKH is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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