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GU06 HTZ

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,521 mi
Last recorded137,521 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 HTZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake mechanism may require adjustment

Fail 1 Mar 2017 137,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake mechanism may require adjustment

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,432 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 132,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,818 miles

Both front tyres have worn inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 109,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 96,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,711 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,711 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,355 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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GU06 HTZ is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU06 HTZ, 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 GU06 HTZ registered?

GU06 HTZ is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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