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GS56 AMS

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,343 mi
Last recorded117,343 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS56 AMS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,934 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

tpms showing fault

Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 103,273 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 103,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 97,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 93,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,663 miles

All tyres perishing.

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 72,454 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,060 miles

Tyre pressure warning system showing a fault

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,060 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure warning system showing a fault

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,018 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,308 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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GS56 AMS 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 80%.

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 GS56 AMS, 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 GS56 AMS registered?

GS56 AMS is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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