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LC06 XCS

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,879 mi
Last recorded122,879 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 XCS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 122,879 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 119,535 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

TPM light on

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,383 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 113,383 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))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 97,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,650 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,670 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 67,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake fluid residue at OSF lower suspension arm.

Pass 9 May 2015 55,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,618 miles

Front tyres starting to perish tiny splits in tread grooves

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres starting to perish tiny splits in tread grooves

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,641 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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LC06 XCS is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC06 XCS, 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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LC06 XCS is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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