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MV55 HLY

2006 Lexus Gs

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,761 mi
Last recorded78,761 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Gs85,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HLY
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 78,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,759 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,520 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,869 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 71,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside 95kgf & offside 255kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside 95kgf & offside 255kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,684 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,826 miles

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,211 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,224 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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MV55 HLY is a 2006 Lexus Gs in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV55 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV55 HLY is a 2006 Lexus Gs, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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