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BG06 XZL

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XZL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 166,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,826 miles

tpms faulty

Fail 3 Oct 2024 153,826 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms faulty

Pass 5 Oct 2023 137,918 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 122,815 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 May 2019 105,128 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion of brake disc

Pass 25 May 2018 97,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 97,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,676 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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BG06 XZL is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG06 XZL, 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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BG06 XZL is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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