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RF06 XSE

2006 Lexus GS300

Green Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,264 mi
Last recorded117,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 117,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,705 miles

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

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

both passenger wheels damaged

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

front brake pads badly worn and discs lipped

Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,705 miles

both passenger wheels damaged

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

front brake pads badly worn and discs lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,113 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 57,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear plates obscured

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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RF06 XSE is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF06 XSE, 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 RF06 XSE registered?

RF06 XSE is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is RF06 XSE safe to buy?

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