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LC56 BFV

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,368 mi
Last recorded98,368 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 BFV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 94,487 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,097 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,159 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,159 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,753 miles

Nearside front headlamnp has condensation build up on inside of lense

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front headlamnp has condensation build up on inside of lense

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,333 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,444 miles

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

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

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

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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LC56 BFV is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LC56 BFV, 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 LC56 BFV registered?

LC56 BFV is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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