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GU56 XZB

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,759 mi
Last recorded119,759 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 XZB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 119,759 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,123 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,151 miles

Offside Rear bumper/light lens slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF+OSF worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR+OSR slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 84,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF+OSF worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR+OSR slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,772 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under tray fitted not allow full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,440 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Both hydraulic bonnet stays worn, wont keep bonnet open

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake foot lever has excess travel

Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Both hydraulic bonnet stays worn, wont keep bonnet open

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake foot lever has excess travel

Pass 2 Feb 2019 72,236 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 72,210 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 63,751 miles

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,825 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 54,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,869 miles

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

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

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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GU56 XZB is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU56 XZB, 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 GU56 XZB registered?

GU56 XZB is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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