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GS56 LEX

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,103 mi
Last recorded159,103 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 159,103 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 159,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 157,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2025 157,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 155,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake backing plates rusted and holed

Fail 4 Mar 2024 155,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 153,077 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 153,066 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 147,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 146,567 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 146,562 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 130,983 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,886 miles

o/s/r has shard of metal in tred possible puncture

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 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.

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