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GU56 YHG

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,246 mi
Last recorded145,246 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 YHG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 145,246 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 145,238 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 144,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 144,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 135,591 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working brake light high level light dim and part inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust corroded and pin holed and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front x2 bonnet shocks weak dropping down

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower boot pin hole and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 123,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pin holes and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear brake light high level light dim and part inop

Front x2 bonnet shocks weak dropping down

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm central tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker body corroded and leaking slightly ware corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pin holes and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,578 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,578 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,280 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 102,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,312 miles

LOW TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP - O/S/F TYRE

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 60,149 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,593 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,179 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting in sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage o/s rear road wheel and tyre on outer sidewall

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 YHG is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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