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BV06 SVO

2006 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 SVO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 129,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,187 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 117,409 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 117,048 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 111,439 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 111,439 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low . brake inbalance 28%

Pass 7 May 2014 105,822 miles

tyre pressure warning light on indicating a low pressure or system malfunction

Fail 2 May 2014 105,713 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 99,544 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 99,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,464 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,600 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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BV06 SVO is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV06 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV06 SVO registered?

BV06 SVO is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is BV06 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 SVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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