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GF06 FWT

2006 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,067 mi
Last recorded71,067 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 FWT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,067 miles

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

free travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,654 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 69,646 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,573 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 64,448 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 64,444 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 62,213 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,530 miles

n/s/rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 54,092 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,584 miles

Nearside Front tyre surface cracking + worn on inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system fault only a requirement from 1/1/2012 for test purposes

parking brake just met requirement of 16%

Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,053 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,203 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 35,203 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,712 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,000 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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GF06 FWT is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GF06 FWT, 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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GF06 FWT is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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