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RK55 AOW

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 AOW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,397 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 113,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 111,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 106,375 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Silencer heat shield is slightly adrift

Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,255 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,409 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,415 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 86,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,696 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,480 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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RK55 AOW 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK55 AOW, 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 RK55 AOW registered?

RK55 AOW is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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