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OV56 VXB

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,746 mi
Last recorded129,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VXB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2025 129,746 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 129,499 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 124,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 124,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 116,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 111,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 111,365 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,307 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,894 miles

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Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,988 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,985 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 84,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,852 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,032 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 74,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,848 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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OV56 VXB is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OV56 VXB, 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 OV56 VXB registered?

OV56 VXB is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is OV56 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VXB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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