MOT Status
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159,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear brake backing plates rusted and holed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake backing plates rusted and holed
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
windscreen damaged
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front shock rusted
windscreen damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both front pipes (6.1.2 (a))
rear brake backing plates rusted and holed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both front pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
rear brake backing plates rusted and holed
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r has shard of metal in tred possible puncture
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
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GS56 LEX is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey 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 GS56 LEX, 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 LEX registered?
GS56 LEX is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 September 2006.
Is GS56 LEX safe to buy?
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