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BF06 FCY

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,237 mi
Last recorded134,237 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 FCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 134,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light illuminated

traction control light illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,640 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,580 miles

crack on front number plate but not likely to be missed read

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,140 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,659 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 96,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads very low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,151 miles

front and rear discs worn around edges and slightly lipped and unable to see pads

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 24 Oct 2011 87,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front and rear discs worn around edges and slightly lipped and unable to see pads

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,541 miles

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)

rear wheels binding slightly.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,282 miles

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

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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BF06 FCY is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF06 FCY, 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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BF06 FCY is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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