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GN56 VCY

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 128,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 115,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side / off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 115,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side / off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 109,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side / off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,032 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 84,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,934 miles

Front tyres wearing on iner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,149 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,149 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,732 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,770 miles

all tyres wearing on edges + very light serface cracking in tread

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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GN56 VCY is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN56 VCY, 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 GN56 VCY registered?

GN56 VCY is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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