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BJ06 OSG

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,659 mi
Last recorded158,659 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OSG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 158,659 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front tyre wear inner tread

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wear inner tread

Fail 2 Jul 2020 158,652 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front tyre wear inner tread

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wear inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 140,873 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 126,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 126,677 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,440 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 104,440 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 97,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 75,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,535 miles

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

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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BJ06 OSG is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ06 OSG, 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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BJ06 OSG is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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