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BF06 HBB

2006 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,504 mi
Last recorded180,504 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 HBB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 180,504 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 180,471 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 179,497 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 178,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 178,480 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 175,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 175,874 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 175,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 174,461 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 174,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 171,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 162,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 150,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 139,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,225 miles

ns headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,209 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HBB is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 BF06 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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