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RY06 FCV

2006 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,519 mi
Last recorded144,519 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY06 FCV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 132,778 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearly metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearly metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,655 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 99,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,992 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,327 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,739 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,419 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,679 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,603 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn center

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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RY06 FCV is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RY06 FCV, 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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RY06 FCV is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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