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RJ06 RNE

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,661 mi
Last recorded130,661 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 RNE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 130,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 130,447 miles

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

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 118,941 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides of vehicle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 109,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,188 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,143 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 81,143 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 70,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 31,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,243 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

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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RJ06 RNE is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 RNE, 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 RJ06 RNE registered?

RJ06 RNE is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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