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BT06 FUG

2006 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS43069,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 FUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 128,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 124,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 117,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield corroded

Surface corrosion on inner sills and rear floor

Fail 17 Sep 2022 109,217 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield corroded

Surface corrosion on inner sills and rear floor

Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,643 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 86,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,925 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 60,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 46,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims shieldds and guards covering some perswcribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,040 miles

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 29 May 2012 36,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,299 miles

advise - cuts on o/s/f inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,725 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,686 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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BT06 FUG is a 2006 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 69,285 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 FUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus GS430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT06 FUG registered?

BT06 FUG is a 2006 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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