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SF06 YLC

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 YLC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,703 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 117,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front shocks corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,980 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 99,979 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,754 miles

Drivers wiper torn

Offside back box of exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,302 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 44,000 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,012 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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SF06 YLC is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF06 YLC, 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 SF06 YLC registered?

SF06 YLC is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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