CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ06 CVT

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,171 mi
Last recorded170,171 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 CVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 170,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 166,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,042 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 158,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 151,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 150,931 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 141,025 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/d tyre cut on tread deep enough to reach cord

steering rack plate damage

Fail 2 May 2014 49,845 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack plate damgae/under trays damage

Pass 17 May 2013 40,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,932 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,088 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ06 CVT is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ06 CVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ06 CVT?

You can check the full history of RJ06 CVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ06 CVT registered?

RJ06 CVT is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is RJ06 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 CVT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ06 CVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ06 CVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.