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SB56 RUU

2006 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,385 mi
Last recorded95,385 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 RUU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank shield heavily corroded and loose

tyre pressure monitoring system amber warning light staying on

Fail 10 Dec 2021 90,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank shield heavily corroded and loose

tyre pressure monitoring system amber warning light staying on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring system amber warning light staying on

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring system amber warning light staying on

Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light staying on

Fail 5 Dec 2019 74,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

tpms light staying on

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,612 miles

All 4 tyres scrubbed

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

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 57,411 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 51,095 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,351 miles

front brake pads have 1/4 life left approx

nearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,629 miles

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

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)

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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SB56 RUU is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB56 RUU, 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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SB56 RUU is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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