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RV56 WBN

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,354 mi
Last recorded193,354 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 WBN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 193,354 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 184,518 miles

AFS off flashing on dash

Nearside Front Nearside front headlamp discoloured but not affecting pattern

Offside Front Offside front headlamp discoloured but not affecting pattern

Pass 31 Jul 2024 175,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 166,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at front join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 166,207 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative AFS lamp indicates fault and front height adjuster arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at front join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 156,961 miles

Nearside Beam pattern poor

Offside Beam pattern poor

Fail 11 Aug 2022 156,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Beam pattern poor

Pass 28 Jul 2021 148,860 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at front slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 148,860 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at front slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 144,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 144,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 137,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

tps light on

Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,665 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,653 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,214 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise near side front tyre damaged slightly on inner rim

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,568 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RV56 WBN is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV56 WBN, 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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RV56 WBN is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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