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BF56 SYT

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,728 mi
Last recorded153,728 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SYT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 153,728 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 147,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2024 147,206 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 140,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 139,988 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached splitpin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 132,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,053 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,516 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 110,516 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,047 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

advise rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,177 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,685 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 48,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BF56 SYT is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BF56 SYT, 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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What year was BF56 SYT registered?

BF56 SYT is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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