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RO56 EKB

2006 Lexus Gs

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,315 mi
Last recorded174,315 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Gs85,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 EKB
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 174,315 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS. Light on

Fail 14 Aug 2025 172,757 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 164,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 149,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 138,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 121,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Calliper slider seized but performance ok at time of test (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,649 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 116,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,228 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 108,228 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 97,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,396 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective headlight height sensor (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,865 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,192 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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RO56 EKB is a 2006 Lexus Gs in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,807 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO56 EKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO56 EKB is a 2006 Lexus Gs, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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