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LD56 OWJ

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,460 mi
Last recorded127,460 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 OWJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 127,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,516 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,334 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms on yellow.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,334 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms on yellow.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,734 miles

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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 101,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel long

Fail 27 Sep 2018 89,817 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel long

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,494 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,417 miles

o/s/r shock misting oil

stone chips on windscreen

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,169 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,527 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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LD56 OWJ is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD56 OWJ, 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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LD56 OWJ is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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