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GL56 KXX

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,842 mi
Last recorded126,842 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 KXX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 126,842 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust y piece cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor bar fractured (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut and stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust y piece leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts o2 sensor wiring melting on exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front o2 sensor not connected

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer heatshield loose

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

tpms light on

Pass 22 Feb 2021 116,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 106,074 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 106,074 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,655 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,595 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,681 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,547 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,124 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,220 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GL56 KXX is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL56 KXX, 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 GL56 KXX registered?

GL56 KXX is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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