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RY51 SSS

2006 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,247 mi
Last recorded81,247 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 SSS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,968 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,967 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,384 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,987 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,048 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,410 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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RY51 SSS is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY51 SSS, 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 RY51 SSS registered?

RY51 SSS is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is RY51 SSS safe to buy?

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