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F17 JCT

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 JCT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,948 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 89,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 107,561 miles

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2024 100,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,831 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 91,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,470 miles

OSR tyre valve perished.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,756 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,679 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 63,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,807 miles

number plate bulb very dull

Fail 2 Sep 2017 42,807 miles

number plate bulb very dull

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced swopped for test (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,534 miles

battery warning on dash

front wipers slightly smearing screen

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,331 miles

both front tyres cracked / deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,994 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 31,994 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,199 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,857 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,221 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F17 JCT is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 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 F17 JCT, 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 F17 JCT registered?

F17 JCT is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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