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GJ06 JKU

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,410 mi
Last recorded125,410 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 JKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 119,905 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,264 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 109,997 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,775 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall is damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,855 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 98,307 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 37% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid liquid added (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,179 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,409 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,746 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,022 miles

front road srings fitted with possible transit blocks or assistors - recommend checking with lexus dealer to confirm if these should be removed or remain in place

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GJ06 JKU is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ06 JKU, 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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GJ06 JKU is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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