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LB55 MPY

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,801 mi
Last recorded188,801 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 MPY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 188,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 184,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 180,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 172,608 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 172,608 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 166,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 161,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake only just meets minimum requirement

Pass 9 Oct 2019 155,478 miles

handbrake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,305 miles

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

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

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

geometry

Fail 11 Jul 2018 141,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

geometry

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,710 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edge.advise alinement check

o/s wiper poor

Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,581 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 8,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,218 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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LB55 MPY is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB55 MPY, 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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LB55 MPY is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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