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L22 SWG

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,027 mi
Last recorded168,027 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 SWG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 168,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 163,138 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 156,946 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 151,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,736 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 142,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,051 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn & cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,597 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,597 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,565 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,642 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

front brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,018 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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L22 SWG is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L22 SWG, 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 L22 SWG registered?

L22 SWG is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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