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SC55 JKU

2006 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,489 mi
Last recorded120,489 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 JKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 120,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 114,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 107,293 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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 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 28 Apr 2015 102,915 miles

warning lights on at dashboard

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2014

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,075 miles

nearside rear tyre wear getting low..advise

sweat at nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,803 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,605 miles

monitor front tyre wear <edges worn>

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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SC55 JKU is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SC55 JKU, 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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SC55 JKU is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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