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BL55 VSC

2006 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VSC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 106,369 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,686 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,059 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,446 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,472 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,154 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front door check strap worn

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 64,358 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,720 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,384 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 48,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BL55 VSC 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 90%.

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 BL55 VSC, 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 BL55 VSC registered?

BL55 VSC is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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