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GU56 YEC

2006 Lexus RX350

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,465 mi
Last recorded110,465 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX35075,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 YEC
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 110,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 105,973 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 105,968 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Both Sides (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 102,807 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 102,803 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has nail and low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,186 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 99,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,920 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 97,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake only 8% n/s nothing, o/s low,

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer light lens broken

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer light lens cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2015 79,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red light lens broke and loose (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer light lens cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,825 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 67,726 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear lamp outer cover damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,073 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,671 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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GU56 YEC is a 2006 Lexus RX350 in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 75,487 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU56 YEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU56 YEC is a 2006 Lexus RX350, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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