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PJJ 543

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,439 mi
Last recorded54,439 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJJ 543
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 54,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 54,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,409 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 51,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,132 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 49,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,600 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,952 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 8,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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PJJ 543 is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 PJJ 543, 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 PJJ 543 registered?

PJJ 543 is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is PJJ 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJJ 543 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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